Changes in the trigeminal nerve’s structure may cause ... the head and face to the brain. When you have a migraine attack, specific triggers can activate pain-sensitive nerve endings.

It's important for the body to detect what we touch or feel the cold or heat of the environment. Scientists have now found ...

The trial showed that enhancing the brain's capacity for emotional processing through therapeutic intervention is an effective approach to managing chronic pain. "By changing how we manage ...

A scientific team has used millions of human cells to build neural circuits in the laboratory that sense painful stimuli and trigger suffering ...

The device is designed to stimulate the occipital nerve at the back of the head, which connects with all the pain-sensitive areas of the skull. It is not a brain implant, but sits just under the skin.

Neuroscience examines the structure and function of the human ... to tackle questions such as the brain’s role in pain perception or the underlying cause of Parkinson’s disease.

A new study has revealed how two morphogens, WNT and Sonic Hedgehog, act as molecular "traffic cops," directing early human ...

A preclinical study from scientists at Scripps Research finds that a drug already FDA-approved for treating inflammatory conditions may help reduce both alcohol intake and pain sensitivity-two ...