New research reveals why women experience chronic pain more frequently than men, uncovering key biological differences in pain processing.

Summary: Viewing natural scenes can significantly reduce how people perceive pain, a new neuroimaging study has found.

If a person hides their own hand and focuses on a rubber hand instead, they may perceive it as part of their own body under certain conditions. What sounds like a gimmick could one day be used to help ...

When the brain doesn't know what to expect we perceive pain to be worse, a new study shows. The study may help shape more effective ways to manage pain in the future.

This effect also happens with virtual nature, such as nature videos. A new study led by neuroscientists at the University of ...

When we accidentally touch something familiar, like a warm pan, our brains already know what feeling to expect and how much it might hurt.

To tackle childhood pain holistically, architecture is part of the treatment plan at UCSF's pain-focused Stad Center.

Sara Adair knew she was at risk for a life-threatening aortic dissection after her father and sister experienced the same ...

Dull aches, discomfort during sex, heavy periods – this is the reality for up to one in four women globally who experience chronic pelvic pain, many of whom will live with it undiagnosed.* ...

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My spouse suffers from chronic pain after a back injury five years ago. The pain affects his ability to work and enjoy day-to ...

A groundbreaking study reveals that exposure to nature can reduce pain by altering brain activity. Researchers found that participants experienced lower pain levels when viewing outdoor scenes.