Credit: Getty Images. Investigators assessed the efficacy and tolerability of a high-concentration capsaicin 8% patch to treat diabetic peripheral nerve pain, either alone or in combination with ...

At any given time, about 20% of Americans are living with chronic pain. This is a huge problem and patients are looking for options for pain relief, options that won’t cause drowsiness or other side ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. If you suffer from neuropathic pain, there’s new evidence that capsaicin ...

Hurts so good: Chili peppers, carbonated drinks, and nicotine all deliver painful sensations to the brain. And we learn to like it. That's according to UC Davis neurophysiologist Earl Carstens.

Honolulu, HI – April 1, 2003 -- NeurogesX, Inc. today announced Phase II results of a treatment for post-shingles pain, a severe pain condition that affects an estimated 400,000 Americans. The study ...

Adding a little spice to your diet can boost your health. Research has shown many health benefits of capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne pepper. But that doesn't necessarily mean you'll get ...

Chronic cannabis use is increasingly linked to recurring bouts of vomiting, now officially classified as cannabis hyperemesis syndrome. The new ICD code helps doctors identify cases more consistently ...