UCSF neurologist Dr. Shirvalkar studies nerve-to-brain connections to find new ways to treat chronic back pain.

Urgent care clinics are reportedly pushing pills that do little to treat patients’ medical conditions. Researchers said Tuesday that a substantial number of antibiotic, glucocorticoid, and opioid ...

What if the secret to managing your knee pain relief wasn’t hiding in a pill bottle, but right there in how you walk? Groundbreaking research from top universities is turning everything we thought we ...

Dr. Knox Todd answers the question: 'Pain Medicine, Sleeping Pills Together?' — -- Question: Is It Safe To Combine Pain Medicine With Sleeping Pills? Answer: In general, this is a bad idea. In ...

Stepping into a virtual forest or waterfall scene through VR could be the future of pain management. A new study shows that immersive virtual nature dramatically reduces pain sensitivity almost as ...