The newfound ensemble of neurons could lead to therapies to treat persistent pain, which affects roughly one of five people ...

Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative sensory ...

Chronic pain affects nearly 50 million Americans, yet new research reveals the brain may have an internal switch that can turn it down.

Stepping on a Lego or cutting your finger causes pain, but they aren't the only body parts sensitive to touch. In fact, one ...

Salk neuroscientists discover brain area called gracile nucleus is central to the development of mechanical allodynia, a ...

New research shows that psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, can reduce both chronic pain and pain-related depression by modulating brain circuits rather than acting at the site ...

Bacteria inflaming the meninges have developed an immunosuppressive mechanism that contributes to their ability to attack the brain. Researchers found that, by activating pain receptors (nociceptors) ...

A single psilocybin dose relieved chronic pain and depression-like symptoms in mice by rebalancing brain circuits that regulate mood and pain.

Penn researchers found that psilocybin can calm brain circuits tied to pain and mood, easing both physical suffering and ...

Penn Medicine researchers discovered that psilocybin can ease chronic pain and depression by subtly tuning serotonin activity ...

The growing cannabis legalization has translated into an increased awareness of the plant’s medicinal properties. More people ...