Pain

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Pain and the Brain

While unpleasant, pain exists for a reason: it directs our attention to an injury so we can take care of it and prevent further damage.

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Pain and the Brain

While unpleasant, pain exists for a reason: it directs our attention to an injury so we can take care of it and prevent further damage.

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5 min

The Science of Spiciness

When you take a bite of a hot pepper, your body reacts as if your mouth is on fire -- because that's essentially what you've told your brain!

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Pain Therapies

By targeting pain at its source, scientists are aiming to develop new and safer pain relievers.

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Brief: Pain Research: On the Verge of a Breakthrough

U.S. lawmakers and research advocates recently attended a Capitol Hill briefing titled "Pain Research: On the Verge of a Breakthrough", featuring Allan Basbaum, professor at University of California, San Francisco.

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Briefing: Understanding Vulnerability to Opioid Addiction

Opioids have become a topic of great interest on Capitol Hill as addiction and overdose rates continue to increase across the country.

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Why Does Stepping On a Lego Hurt So Bad?

The mind bending pain of a bare foot pressing down on a Lego is truly terrible, but how does something so innocent looking create such an intense feeling?