Long before superstardom existed, Bessie Smith showed the world what it meant to be a legend. Born into poverty, she turned ...

Chronic pain might quietly push people toward developing high blood pressure—and the more widespread the pain, the greater the danger. A massive analysis of over 200,000 adults uncovered strong links ...

Scientists have pinpointed Y1 receptor neurons in the brain that can override chronic pain signals when survival instincts like hunger or fear take precedence. Acting like a neural switchboard, these ...

But can technology describe something so personal? How are you feeling? I’m genuinely interested in the well-being of all my treasured Checkup readers, of course. But this week I’ve also been ...

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a minimally invasive procedure; however, it is frequently associated with considerable postoperative pain, which in some cases may progress to chronic pain. The ...

Should I try cannabis for my back pain? It's a question spine surgeon Richard Price says he gets at least several times a day from patients who come into his clinic. When Price finally dived into the ...

Beijing QL Biopharmaceutical has shared phase 2 data on its once-monthly GLP-1 candidate, providing early evidence that the ultra-long-acting prospect can match the efficacy of weekly products from ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s new book, “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt,” is available now. Watch “Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: It Doesn’t Have to Hurt.” at 9 p.m. ET on ...

Ed Mowery, the founder and lead singer of a death metal band, suffered unfathomable pain for decades: "It was 24/7, 365," he said, likening it to "lightning bolt razor snakes in my legs and nerve pain ...

Radio Host QL is celebrating 11 years in radio with the QL & friends worship experience this Sunday. It’s the 2nd Annual QL & Friends Worship Experience Featuring Zacardi Cortez, Kelontae Gavin, Tasha ...

A guitarist in a death metal band was one of several people who found that personalized deep brain stimulation eased their pain and helped them reduce pain medication. A guitarist in a death metal ...