Pain

Author Rachel Zoffness breaks down why we have chronic pain and how science shows that it’s all in our head

A pain scientist breaks down the surprising brain‑body science that explains why so many of us hurt more than we have to

Migraine and cluster headaches affect millions—yet research remains surprisingly thin.

The nonaddictive painkiller suzetrigine (Journavx) is as effective for acute pain as a common opioid treatment

This disease is now genetically linked to widespread inflammation, asthma, migraines, and more

The suspect in the recent shooting of a UnitedHealthcare CEO reportedly had spondylolisthesis, a condition that causes the vertebrae to go out of alignment

The cost of new gene-based sickle cell treatments isn’t the only barrier to access. Coming up with new ways to treat the whole disease—and person—could make treatment more equitable

The way we think about time, aging and sickness may influence our health, behavior and general well-being in surprising ways

Scientific American asked experts whether sleeping on a hard surface is actually beneficial for back pain

Headaches are a common and recurring problem in space, even for astronauts that don’t experience them on Earth

A new technique helps anesthesiologists track changes in states of consciousness

Equanimity, a key ingredient of mindfulness meditation, helps people face life’s ups and downs