A map of pain neurons in the body may help researchers develop more effective treatments for chronic pain. Alongside a second study that reveals the importance of an overlooked type of cell in the ...

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New research finds the human brain has a built-in pain map that activates in different areas when relieving face, arm or leg pain. But placebo pain relief only works where the brain expects it.

Referred pain is when the pain you feel in one part of your body is actually caused by pain or injury in another part of your body. For example, an injured pancreas could be causing pain in your back, ...

A study has revealed that the human brainstem contains distinct regions for managing pain depending on where it occurs in the body. Researchers from the University of Sydney identified this spatial ...

Multiple teams have used powerful imaging, targeted placebo experiments, and AI to map and understand the brainstem’s pain ...

If you are one of the four million individuals in the United States struggling with fibromyalgia, you already know that stress impacts your quality of life. A family reunion, a friend’s wedding, and a ...