Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University. Chronic pain often depends as much or more on the brain’s response ...

A preclinical study uncovered a new gene therapy that targets pain centers in the brain while eliminating the risk of ...

A preclinical study uncovered a new gene therapy that targets pain centers in the brain while eliminating the risk of ...

Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins (natural painkillers) and promotes the production of anti-inflammatory ...

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that targeting a specific immune process ...

You may be feeling stuck in patterns of stress, worry, or low mood, and want practical tools to feel better. Maybe you're coping with chronic pain, health challenges, or difficulties with sleep that ...

Many chronic pain patients cite the weather as a driver of their suffering, and climate change is making the torment more ...

Tramadol is widely prescribed for chronic pain, but a new review suggests the relief is modest and the risks may be greater than many realize.

Pain represents the cardinal symptom of osteoarthritis, yet its intensity, quality, and impact vary dramatically among ...