Weed, though far less dangerous than many other drugs, is not entirely without risk. Some 59% of people treating pain with medical cannabis experience moderate to severe withdrawal symptoms
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In children’s media, pain is depicted alarmingly frequently, usually unrealistically and often violently, but without empathy or help. These images of pain send all the wrong messages.
Finding a more personal and expressive way to talk about pain can empower sufferers and may help diagnose some conditions.
Anaesthesia aims to relieve labour pains, whereas natural methods aim to help women cope with it. What does the evidence say about the options?
Animals that regularly dine on toxic food may hold clues for designing new drugs to treat persistent pain in humans.
There are effective ways to help reduce babies’ pain during blood draws and injections, but they are used in less than 50 per cent of newborns. Here's how to ease your infant's pain.
Vaginismus is one of the leading causes of painful sex. Many people haven't even heard of it, but vaginismus is extremely common and it can have a huge impact on women, their partners and relationships.
Scientists in the UK and Germany discovered a new doorway that the COVID-19 virus uses to infect human cells. This reveals new therapeutic possibilities for blocking the virus.
Popular pain medicines sold over the counter could be bad for a developing fetus. A pharmacologist explains why, and why the FDA is warning pregnant women to avoid these drugs.
Child health psychologists offer research-based strategies to prepare kids for pain-free and distress-free COVID-19 testing.
New research suggests people who are experiencing physical pain are willing to spend more money than they otherwise would.
Lockdowns have a key role in controlling COVID-19 but we must be aware of the risks of isolating people who are vulnerable to suicidal distress.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus usually infects the body via the ACE2 protein. But there is another entry point that allows the virus to infect the nervous system and block pain perception.
A new study of how stinging tree venom causes intense agony may help uncover new ways to manage pain.
A new silicone 'skin' contains electronics that mimic the human body's lightning-fast response to pain, potentially paving the way for smart prosthetics that can detect painful sensations.
These strategies for easing needle pain and fear make vaccinations and other injections easier for parents and children. They are simple and helpful for all ages, from infants to adults.
Have you ever felt a piercing pain in your head when you eat something cold?
Your regular check-up will need to be postponed. But if you're in acute pain, dentists may still be able to treat you. Here's what's allowed and what's not.
A new study aims to understand how thoughts and feelings influence pain.
Whether you're a human, a dog or even a horse – how you handle pain will depend on how emotionally stable and guarded you are.
Top contributors
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Conjoint Clinical Associate Professor, Deakin University School of Medicine and Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, Deakin University
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Professor of Psychology, University of Bath
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Professor of Clinical Neurosciences and Foundation Chair in Physiotherapy, University of South Australia
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Clinical Psychologist, Deakin University
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Senior Research Officer, Neuroscience Research Australia
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Reader in Clinical Health Psychology & Science, Medicine & Society Network, UCL
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Lecturer in the School of Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand
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Honorary Senior Research Fellow, University of Oxford
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Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut School of Nursing; Assistant Director, UCONN Center for Advancement in Managing Pain, University of Connecticut
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Assistant Professor and Psychologist in Pediatric Pain, University of Calgary
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Professor of Pharmacology, University of Arizona
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Laureate Professor of Mathematics, University of Newcastle
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Professor, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Population Health, The University of Queensland
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Executive Clinical Director, Turning Point & Director of Monash Addiction Research Centre, Monash University
