Beth Darnall News Today

These five advanced technologies are already a reality for many doctors and could hit your office in the next few years.

AppliedVR released study results demonstrating VR’s ability to help patients suffering from chronic low back pain. The technology was able to increase participants' brain coherence and help them achieve a slower breathing rate — two metrics associated with reduced pain.

Immersing patients in virtual worlds can reduce the pain of a needle stick as well as more pernicious chronic pain.

Today's episode of Relatable Rheumatology explores chronic pain in patients with rheumatic disease.

Research from the N.I.H. illustrates how persistent and pervasive the condition is across the United States.

Many people believe willpower is fixed and finite. Yet powerful strategies exist that can help us increase it.

Beth Darnall and Sean Mackey discuss behavioral health therapies for chronic pain management

More US states and cities are forcing companies to disclose wage data, to improve equity. But it’s not a complete solution to closing wage gaps.

Experts think virtual reality (VR) can help address the country's rising levels of pain and anxiety. By flooding the brain with positive signals, VR experiences can act as a drug-free alternative to pain and mental health management — and hospitals across the nation are deploying the technology.