New research demonstrates that electroacupuncture can significantly alleviate pain-induced anxiety- and depression-like behaviors by modulating specific excitatory neurons in the brain. Using a mouse ...

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Keeping an open mind about factors contributing to chronic pain can help patients to explore what approaches might work for them, writes Barbara Holtzman At age 29, with a desire to get stronger and ...

IN romcom shows, we've all seen the main character bravely confess their feelings to a love interest, only to tearfully reach for chocolate (and other coping mechanisms) when their romantic overtures ...

Pain is something most people experience after an injury, whether from a sprained ankle, surgery or car accident. Normally pain fades as the body heals. But it may last longer in women than in men, ...

Pain in the shoulder, neck, or ribs on and off while feeding may pop up a little unexpectedly and may be worrisome, especially during those times when you are still getting used to new motherhood.