Pain
Fish Can Feel Pain Like Mammals, Scientist Says
"I would hope people would treat fish with more care," the author of the research told Newsweek.
Injuring a Fly May Condemn It to a Lifetime of Pain, Scientists Find
Scientists find fruit flies develop "hypersensitivity" after injury in a similar way to humans.
For Many, 'Death Is a Gentle, Peaceful and Pain-free Event'
Most people who took part in a survey about attitudes on death said they were worried their loved ones were frightened or in pain.
How Brain Cells Could Turn Fears on and Off
Scientists studied neurons in mice to understand how exposure therapy works in research which could help people with disorders like PTSD and anxiety.
Woman Feels Virtually No Pain Due to Strange Mutation
The woman shocked doctors when she said she would not require painkillers after hand surgery.
'The Masked Singer' Season Finale Spoilers & Recap
"The Masked Singer" returns Wednesday at 8 p.m. EST. Check out our spoilers and live recap of the Season 1 finale including who won and who was behind the Monster, Bee and Peacock masks.
New 'Masked Singer' Clue Reveals The Monster
Last night "The Masked Singer" revealed a clue that may confirm the Monster's identity.
Here Are 20 of the Most Painful Health Conditions
The U.K.'s NHS has published a list of medical conditions that prevent people from performing daily tasks.
Orgasm Faces Are Different Across Cultures
Humans often use facial expressions to communicate social messages.
Why Doctors Don't Understand Your Pain
Today, doctors are under pressure to limit costs and prescribe treatments based on standardized guidelines.
Opioids Don't Help People More Than Ibuprofen: Study
It would be one thing if opioid-based pain pills simply did nothing for people with chronic pain—but they can be addictive.
Physics: Is Chronic Pain a Consciousness Disorder?
A research overlap with physics suggests that chronic pain may be a consciousness disorder, rather than a physical one.
Naked Mole Rats Don't Age, Feel Pain or Get Cancer
The discovery "goes against everything we know in terms of mammalian biology."
Prisoner Chews Own Fingers Off
This is part of an ongoing battle over inmate health care in Arizona.
It's Now Illegal to Boil Lobsters Alive in Switzerland
The new law goes into effect March 1st.
Hypermasculine Men May Be Messing Up Pain Research
"How much does it hurt?" is not always a black-and-white question, and it seems men are more likely to bend the truth.
America Pops Opioids, While Developing Nations Suffer
Increasingly strict drug regulations are creating a new health crisis outside the U.S.
This Is Your Brain on Expensive Placebos
Researchers needed 30 extra minutes to calibrate a brain scanner due to the study's unusual approach.
Artificial Intelligence Could Help End Animal Suffering
Scientists have learned to use artificial intelligence to understand the facial expressions of sheep and figure out when they're in pain.
Swearing During Exercise May Make You Stronger: Study
Scientists found that cursing increased physical performance.
Why Some People Are More Suggestible Than Others
Scientists studying hypnosis have found the brain acts differently when people respond to hypnotic suggestions than when they just imagine things.
Furry Friends: How Therapy Animals Can Help Humans
From dogs and horses to pigs, cats, turkeys, chickens and even miniature horses—a whole range of species can support their human pals.
Shock and Ow: New Milgram Experiments, Same Results
A new study confirms what psychologist Stanley Milgram showed more than 50 years ago: the disturbing extent to which people will obey orders even when those orders cause pain in others.
'America First:' Longterm Financial Pain, Little Gain
Trump's protectionist proposals are not viable economic policies.
Before Running, Sync Your Body Not Your Playlist
Two weeks into your training schedule your bones are basically still those of a non-runner.
Kyrgyz President Atambayev Sent to Moscow Hospital
The country's leader was hospitalized first in Turkey, then in Russia.
The Powerful Drug That Killed Prince
The painkiller Fentanyl has been responsible for an epidemic of overdose deaths around the United States.
Botox Now Recognized as a Top Treatment for Migraines
A panel of neurologists updated guidelines for physicians using Botox and similar neurotoxins for a range of neurological conditions and injuries.
John Oliver Explains the Dangers of Lead Poisoning
Despite outrage over Flint's water system, it's unlikely the government is going to take any real steps to combat lead poisoning.
FDA Approves OxyContin Use for Kids
The federal regulatory agency says the narcotic painkiller is safe for the treatment of chronic pain in children as young as 11.