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Think happy thoughts, feel no pain

11/11/2009

Scared of needles? Well fear no more, scientists have found that focusing on a pretty image could alleviate the sting of that vaccine.

 
 
 

Women deal with pain better

1/10/2009

Some research has hinted that women are more sensitive to pain than men are, but a new study suggests that women actually get over their discomfort more quickly.

 
 
 

Infant pain, adult repercussions

28/9/2009

Scientists have uncovered the mechanisms of how pain in infancy alters how the brain processes pain in adulthood.

 
 
 

'Sham' surgery as effective

6/8/2009

Two new studies suggest that vertebroplasty, a widely used surgery to help heal compression fractures, is no better than "sham" surgery when it comes to relieving pain.

 
 
 

Swearing helps with pain

14/7/2009

Ever blurt out a swear word after stubbing a toe or experiencing some other painful incident? Your outburst might actually help lessen the pain, new research shows.

 
 
 

Slow-release anaesthetic created

15/4/2009

A new, slow-release injectable nerve block could be a long-lasting local anaesthetic for the treatment of pain during and after surgery, US researchers say.

 
 
 

Pain really is all in the mind

22/12/2008

How come some people need pain killers even just to sit in a dentist's chair? And how is it possible for rugby players to stay in the game even with a broken arm?

 
 
 

Hope for cannabis-type painkiller

15/9/2008

A new type of drug could alleviate pain in a similar way to cannabis without affecting the brain, according to a new study.

 
 
 

Dagga not effective painkiller

25/6/2008

Study shows oral cannabis is ineffective in treating certain types of acute pain and actually increased sensitivity to some other kinds of discomfort.

 
 
 

Acupuncture for menstrual pain?

27/2/2008

Acupuncture may help relieve menstrual pain and improve the quality of life for some women, a new study from Germany suggests.

 
 
 
 

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