Pain

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NIH research explores all aspects of pain.
May 25, 2023

Uncovering a cure: NIH-supported research lays the groundwork for understanding and treating pain

From the lab to the bedside Pain affects millions of Americans. It’s hard to measure, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all...

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Pain happens when your nervous system thinks that a part of your body is injured or in danger of getting injured.
May 23, 2023

“Ouch, that hurts!” The science of pain

Almost all of us have experienced pain of some kind. It’s the most common reason why people seek medical care....

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Music can heal a broken heart, but can it improve your health?
May 02, 2023

Music and health

Music and pain Research suggests that listening to music can help reduce acute and chronic pain. Music-based interventions may also...

Sound Health, Pain
NIDCR researchers studied mice to understand how sound dulls pain.
March 21, 2023

Audio analgesia: How sound blunts pain—at least in mice

An international team of scientists, led in part by investigators from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, studied...

NIH Research, Pain

Pain in the face, mouth, and jaw is a common cause of pain complaints.
March 15, 2023

Shedding light on facial pain

Researchers at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research used an innovative technique to visualize pain signals in mice’s...

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April 30, 2020

Older Hispanic adults may be more prone to frailty

Pain is one of the most common and expensive health problems in the U.S. In older adults, chronic pain...

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