After decades of research, Vertex Pharmaceuticals now has an approved pain medication. Can one of the world’s most powerful ...

Researchers assessed the impact of cryoablation during lobectomy for lung cancer on opioid use, hospital costs, and patient outcomes.

(THE CONVERSATION) Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. But the opioid crisis in North America led many health care providers to realize they relied too heavily on ...

Greater pain intensity in cancer survivors correlates with increased cigarette, e-cigarette, and cannabis use, but decreased alcohol consumption. Greater pain intensity in cancer survivors has been ...

Doctors often use different methods to help people manage chronic pain. One common approach is prescribing opioid painkillers. These medicines can be very effective, but they also come with serious ...

New research reveals how CBD and THC interact with brain receptors, unlocking potential for safer cannabis-based treatments.

Scientists reveal how CBD could help ease chronic pain, anxiety, and mood disorders. Researchers have uncovered a potential ...

Research reveals that δ-receptor agonists like KNT-127 alleviate IBS symptoms by modulating gut-brain interactions and ...

Most states allow some form of "medical marijuana". Medical marijuana is especially popular with pain patients, many of whom ...

University of Mississippi researchers have discovered how a compound found in cannabis might be used to mitigate the negative ...

As shares of Boston-based Vertex shot higher on the news of its non-opioid pill, Journavx, we took a look at investment in startups focused on pain management and treatment. Turns out there’s quite a ...