Changes to one's hippocampus, the brain's memory centre, in response to prolonged pain could be an important factor for why ...

Researchers identify the hippocampus and microglia as the "tipping point" that determines if chronic pain leads to depression or resilience.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who suffer from chronic pain may find their memory taxed by everyday "multitasking," a new study suggests. Sign up here. The study, of 24 men and women treated at a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Two years ago, I was diagnosed with atypical trigeminal neuralgia. This causes me constant and extreme face pain, like a vise-grip on my face. Once an MRI confirmed no brain issues, ...

Chronic pain is often seen as only a physical condition, but it can extend well beyond the body. Those living with long-term pain frequently report difficulties with memory, attention and other ...

Labour is often described as unforgettable, yet, as months pass, the memory of the intensity softens. Some mothers even question whether it was as painful as they once believed. Others can’t recall ...