Women are more likely to experience chronic pain, studies have found, and their pain lasts longer, on average. New research ...

Chronic pain lasts longer for women than men, and new research suggests differences in hormone-regulated immune cells, called ...

To all the women who've heard the frustrating "it's all in your head" in response to medical maladies, a new study out Friday ...

Sex-dependent immune responses may underlie differences in pain perception between men and women, findings from a new mouse study reveal, opening the way for better treatments.

Surgeons can correct some vision problems by altering the eye so it better focuses light. While these procedures, which include laser procedures, are generally quite safe, some people experience pain ...

Patients and parents of children with long Covid say they are being offered psychological treatments to tackle their physical symptoms. The condition affects around two million people in England and ...

A study on older adults in long-term care communities who experience pain found that it is linked to sleep quality and care dependency. That is, more severe pain is associated with poorer sleep ...

We like to think we’re rational creatures, but when it comes to facing hard truths, most of us would rather endure years of quiet misery than a few moments of sharp discomfort. Whether it’s staying in ...

Just 8 minutes of simple morning stretches can reduce back stiffness and boost flexibility. Experts emphasise consistency and ...

Most therapies for low back pain provide only short-term relief; it's unclear, however, whether benefits from cognitive functional therapy (CFT) may last longer. Investigators in this study performed ...