What happens when a person can't feel pain? A Life Without Pain is an exploration into the day-to-day lives of three children who literally feel no pain. As we follow these families coping with this enormous challenge, we learn that pain is really a gift that no one wants, but none of us can do without. picked by Maiden 2 years ago

If you are a red-headed women with fair skin you may be less sensitive to pain than other women — and men for that matter. And more responsive to a particular painkiller. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Tests on rats shows that long-term pain can be eradicated for three months at a time using genetically-modified viruses, reducing (or eliminating) the need for drugs.

Side note: have these scientists seen I Am Legend? picked by TheStep 8 months ago

Emergency room doctors are prescribing strong narcotics more often to patients who complain of pain, but minorities are less likely to get them than whites, a new study finds. picked by muppet 8 months ago

These hairless, bucktoothed rodents are invulnerable to the pain of acid. picked by deepchill 7 months ago

they lied about the narcotic risk of the drug. picked by thephrog 1 year ago

A child street performer who could stick knives through his arms and walk on hot coals without feeling any pain has led to a genetic discovery that promises a new generation of safer and stronger painkillers. picked by teaya21 2 years ago

"I have super powers," a girl named Megan whispers to her doctor on a recent episode of the TV show Grey's Anatomy.

That's her explanation for how she's able to withstand nasty gashes and being hit with a baseball bat—all without feeling any pain. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Pain -- it's really in the mind of the beholder. picked by hypnotode 1 year ago

"The fish given the nasty chemicals showed clear signs of physiological stress" picked by gammerus 1 year ago

The parents of Madeleine McCann will mark on Saturday the 100th day since the young British girl disappeared from a hotel room in southern Portugal by taking part in a special service of prayers for missing children picked by spocksmyhomeboy 1 year ago

Ouch doesn't cover it. If you get queasy from pain, don't watch.
(And I heard that the one at 32 seconds did it on purpose so he didn't have to go to Iraq) picked by cycostinkoman 6 months ago

Have you been in a funk, not understanding the reason for your bad moods and lack of energy? Are you isolating yourself from others because you never know how you will feel from moment to moment? Have you noticed that friends and family members have backed away from spending time with you?... picked by femina 2 years ago

You can now not only feel the spicy kick of a jalapeno pepper, you can also see it in full 3D, thanks to researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Using sophisticated equipment, the research team generated the first three dimensional view of the protein that allows you to sense the heat of a hot pepper. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

No pain. That's right, naked mole rats don't feel any pain. picked by suebe 5 months ago

Other problems include tetanus, heart infections, brain abscess, chipped teeth and receding gums. One woman developed so much scar tissue that it resembled what she called a "second tongue." picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Acupuncturehas been throughly studied and continues to be. There is substantial proof that it helps relieve nausea and chronic lower back pain. It might possibly aid other ills as well. picked by euchrefreak55 12 months ago

Easing pain is arguably as important as saving a life. But far too many U.S. physicians focus only on the latter. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

By the look of him, David Morrison is anything but a safe pair of hands.

In 45 years of wicket keeping, the amateur league cricketer has broken every finger and both his thumbs. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

What is the fastest a dolphin can swim? Near the surface, no more than 54 kilometres per hour. Why? Because it hurts it to swim faster. As they swim cavitation happens, tiny bubbles form. As they break they cause pain to dolphins. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago