Suzetrigine (Journavx) is the first non-opioid pain medication to be approved in the US in 20 years. It could help over 80 million Americans living with severe acute pain, while reducing the effects ...

A new type of painkiller aimed at treating pain from an injury or surgery has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug suzetrigine, also known by its brand name Journavx, ...

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A network of nerves similar to wires runs all through the human body, from the tips of your fingers and toes, through your ...

These nociceptors, abundantly present in the meninges, trigger neuroimmune signaling pathways that influence the host immune response. However, the mechanisms by which bacteria hijack these ...

As many as two billion people suffer from it — including me. Can science finally bring us relief? Credit...Marcus Schaefer for The New York Times Supported by By Jennifer Kahn Jennifer Kahn is a ...

Some nerves send signals associated with light touch, while others respond to deep pressure. Special pain receptors called nociceptors activate whenever there has been an injury, or even a potential ...

A growing body of research suggests crabs, lobsters and other animals caught for seafood can feel pain. Scientists are pushing for legal protections to ensure they are treated humanely.

Indeed, nociceptors, sensory neurons that detect noxious stimuli and elicit the sensation of pain or itch, exhibit potent immunomodulatory capabilities. Depending on the context and the cellular ...