Researchers are decoding how signals move between body and brain, with implications for how we understand and treat ...

That sort of spontaneous laughter might originate from a more primitive part of the human brain, researchers reported June 23 ...

Until now, the brain regions underlying laughter were not well understood, in part because it's hard to elicit genuine ...

Physical pain is essential for survival, as it allows animals to detect when they are injured or unwell, seek shelter and address their ailments. Yet when it becomes chronic, pain can also become ...

Explore the complex link between autoimmune diseases and blood cancers, emphasizing early detection and recognition of ...

The burning pain associated with cystitis affects millions of people around the world, and it can take days or even years for some patients to find relief from bladder pain, infection-related symptoms ...

Upper stomach pain can be due to non-serious causes like gas or indigestion, or more serious causes like appendicitis. You can alleviate most stomach pain at home with over-the-counter antacids, ...

Glial and immune cells; long regarded as passive bystanders in the nervous system, are now recognized as active architects of ...

Forearm pain may feel like a dull ache, sharp pain, or stiffness. Sudden injuries to muscles, ligaments, or bones often cause forearm pain. Home remedies for forearm pain include rest, ice therapy, ...

Steroids, specifically corticosteroids, work by reducing inflammation that puts pressure on nerves and causes back pain. They lower levels of prostaglandins and other chemicals involved in the ...