Nobody likes to feel pain, but it’s something every person will experience at some point in their life. But why is that? I am a neuroscientist, and my job is to research why and how people feel pain ...

When the brain doesn't know what to expect we perceive pain to be worse, a new study shows. The study may help shape more effective ways to manage pain in the future. When we accidentally touch ...

We are all connected. This axiom reflects the first law of ecology. Everything in the universe is interconnected and interdependent. In the last 50 years, technology has transformed our connected ...

Oct. 13, 2025 — People with chronic pain hear all about a fantasy world while living in a real one. From social media to headlines, that fantasy world has never been more in our faces. Fantasy: ...

If you're in a relationship—whether with a friend, family, or partner—at some point, you're going to feel hurt. That’s not a sign that something is wrong. It’s the cost of caring. We seek ...

Here’s how to know whether it’s safe to push through. By Erik Vance Erik Vance has written about pain for a decade and yet still somehow managed to ignore a foot injury while reporting this story.

Church is meant to be a place of grace, healing, and belonging — a spiritual home where people grow in faith and find community. But for many, it has instead been a source of pain. Whether it’s the ...