Pain has a protective role. A primary role of acute pain is to protect us from further harm. For example, a painful blister on your foot can motivate you to stop walking or to wear more comfortable ...

“Black people have thicker skin than white people” is a belief held by many white Americans. Such stereotypes lead to underestimating the pain level of Black people. At times, white Americans will ...

A new study has examined the pain perception among people with autism and found that they experience pain at a higher intensity than the general population and are less adaptable to the sensation.

Share on Pinterest New research finds a link between brain circuits associated with reward and motivation, eating behavior, and chronic pain. The Laundry Room/Stocksy Researchers investigated how ...

Given the difficulty in diagnosing the Alzheimer's, scientists are exploring all kinds of avenues when it comes to techniques that may reveal the disease in its early stages, and new research out of ...