Pain

Cervical spondylitis: Here's why the condition worsens in winter

Cervical spondylitis usually occurs in middle-aged and elderly people, but according to orthopaedicians, computers and mobile phones are making even youngsters predisposed to developing the condition quite early in life.

Jan 30, 2017, 10:37 AM IST

Suffering from migraine? Try these essential oils to get relief from it!

Migraine is the most common and painful thing that a person can experience. 

Dec 22, 2016, 00:06 AM IST

Our beliefs can worsen pain, insomnia conditions

Individual beliefs can play a potential role in worsening insomnia and pain experiences in patients with chronic pain conditions like back pain, fibromyalgia and arthritis, a team of researchers has found.

Sep 22, 2016, 20:53 PM IST

Reasons why you're having chest pain!

 Depending on its cause, chest pain may vary ranging from a sharp stab to a tight, squeezing or crushing sensation.

Aug 24, 2016, 09:35 AM IST

Listening to music can be beneficial for cancer patients

Listening to music can be beneficial for cancer patients as it leaves a positive impact not just psychologically but physically as well by alleviating symptoms of anxiety, pain, fatigue and boosting quality of life, a new study has suggested.

Aug 18, 2016, 21:33 PM IST

Six ways to get rid of back pain!

Back pain can be painful, uncomfortable, and may vary in intensity - acute, sub-acute, or chronic depending on the duration.  

Aug 17, 2016, 18:44 PM IST

We literally feel pain of others

It's common to grimace at the mere sight of a person cut his finger while chopping vegetables or accidentally hit his thumb with a hammer and now, the scientists from Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences have revealed why.

Mar 20, 2016, 12:51 PM IST

Popping pills to manage pain can prove fatal for you

A study published in the Annals of Family Medicine this month shows that opioid is linked with onset of depression after controlling for pain and daily morphine equivalent doses.

Jan 18, 2016, 23:28 PM IST

Scientists discover secret of painless life 

Broad-spectrum sodium channel blockers are used as local anaesthetics, but they are not suitable for long-term pain management as they cause complete numbness and can have serious side-effects over time.

Dec 05, 2015, 16:24 PM IST

Humans can feel empathy for robots in pain

A team of Japanese researchers has found the first neurophysiological evidence of humans' ability to empathise with robots in perceived pain, highlighting the difference in human empathy toward other humans and robots.

Nov 04, 2015, 16:45 PM IST

Humans can feel empathy for robots in pain

A team of Japanese researchers has found the first neurophysiological evidence of humans' ability to empathise with robots in perceived pain, highlighting the difference in human empathy toward other humans and robots.

Nov 04, 2015, 16:45 PM IST

High cholesterol may cause tendon abnormalities

 High levels of cholesterol are linked to a heightened risk of tendon abnormalities and pain, reveals a pooled analysis of the available evidence.

Oct 17, 2015, 14:33 PM IST

Pain: It`s all in your head

New research might finally provide a new direction for research seeking to help patients suffering from neuropathic pain.

Oct 10, 2015, 10:50 AM IST

Suffering from back pain? Try these five yoga poses!

Suffering from back pain? Try these five yoga poses!

Oct 09, 2015, 21:49 PM IST

Why is Salman Khan in pain?

Superstar Salman Khan rules the hearts of his fans. The 'dabangg' actor will soon be seen on reality television show 'Bigg Boss 9'. Besides this, the actor is also busy training for his next film 'Sultan'.

Oct 04, 2015, 10:55 AM IST