UCSF neurologist Dr. Shirvalkar studies nerve-to-brain connections to find new ways to treat chronic back pain.

Cannabidiol (CBD) holds promise as a treatment for many health concerns, including inflammation. For all the known benefits CBD offers, it’s unclear how well it can relieve nerve pain. Few studies ...

Ear seeding has become a popular wellness trend with roots in traditional Chinese medicine. Is it worth trying for stress relief?

Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative sensory ...

A pinched nerve in your buttocks could cause relatively mild pain like a muscle cramp or a sharp, shooting pain that makes you wince. A doctor can confirm the cause and determine the best treatment.

A teacher from Cheshire was told her headaches were being caused by the contraceptive pill before doctors discovered a mass the size of a grapefruit on her brain. Holly Worswick, 26, from Macclesfield ...

A teacher who was told her headaches were down to the contraceptive pill was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Holly Worswick, 26, began suffering from headaches and patchy vision. Following a worried ...

The Trump administration forged ahead with plans to conduct mass layoffs, as the fiscal standoff appeared to intensify. By Tony Romm Reporting from Washington The Trump administration took steps on ...

Epidural steroid injections can deliver an anti-inflammatory steroid into the epidural space around the spinal cord. It is unclear why this might cause pain before relief, but there are many theories, ...