Using medicated toothpaste long-term to manage tooth sensitivity is a myth, according to dental experts. Continuous use can ...

While endodontists have long touted the positive oral health benefits of root canal treatment to relieve dental pain and save natural teeth, a new study suggests that this common dental procedure may ...

Explore the best cavity treatment options from fillings to crowns and inlays. Learn which solution is right for your tooth ...

A newly discovered neuron-released enzyme could transform pain treatment and reveal deeper secrets of how the brain learns.

Blocking a receptor involved in prostaglandins reduces pain while allowing inflammation to proceed normally, according to findings from animal and cell studies. Researchers at the NYU Pain Research ...

Chronic pain affects millions and often resists medical treatment. German researchers are exploring how the brain’s pain ...

Pendergrast is an anesthesiology resident physician at the University of Michigan. The 1 in 5 Americans suffering from chronic pain may soon lose access to evidence-based interventions that have ...

Scientists have discovered that two existing pain medications – bupivacaine and rimegepant – may not only relieve the severe pain caused by osteosarcoma but also slow the disease’s growth. “Our ...

Burning back pain can be caused by nerve damage, muscle tension, or infections. Short-term burning back pain can be treated with rest, ice, or over-the-counter medication. Burning back pain is often ...

Photo courtesy of the Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Maine is grappling with such a shortage of dentists that some doctors are adapting to treat early tooth decay themselves.

When your sciatica is flaring, it's hard to think about anything else. The pain might be so severe, burning, tingling or nagging that it derails your whole day. But a few simple sciatica stretches can ...