When the poet Andrea Gibson learned two years ago that their ovarian cancer was incurable, the news marked a turning point; ...

Though Andrea desperately wished to have a longer life, they could not have possibly lived a fuller one,' the late poet's ...

Appreciating poetry doesn't have to take a lot of time. As these moving short poems prove, you can work poetry into your daily life.

Whatever emotion you're feeling can be found in poetry. So when life brings you down, turn to these inspirational poems to lift your spirits.

Chronic pain impacts 50M US adults. A new documentary highlights holistic care, focusing on physical therapy instead of medication for treatment.

Inadequate chronic pain care under long-term opioid therapy highlights the need for better Chronic Care Model integration in outpatient settings.

The pleasure prescription: Why more sex means less menopause pain New study suggests that regular sexual activity may reduce the odds of vulvar pain, dryness, and irritation in women aged in their ...

A groundbreaking wireless implant promises real-time, personalized pain relief using AI and ultrasound power no batteries, no wires, and no opioids. Designed by USC and UCLA engineers, it reads ...

Neuropathic pain doesn’t just affect the body – it also alters the brain. Chronic pain of this nature often leads to depression, anxiety, social isolation and a deep sense of helplessness.

A new study reveals that when we experience short-term (acute) pain, the brain has a built‑in way to dial down pain signals—like pressing the brakes—to keep them from going into overdrive ...

A new study reveals that when we experience short-term (acute) pain, the brain has a built-in way to dial down pain signals - like pressing the brakes - to keep them from going into overdrive.