Scientists at the NYU Pain Research Center have identified which receptor in prostaglandins-the hormone-like substance targeted by common painkillers-causes pain but not inflammation. The findings, ...

Period cramps can be painful. Remedies such as heating pads, pain relievers, yoga, and prescribed medications like birth ...

NYU Langone Health researchers identified a pain receptor that could be used to develop safer painkillers. In the September ...

“Primary dysmenorrhea” is the term for painful periods that occur in the absence of any underlying pelvic disease. The pain occurs because of an increase in chemicals called prostaglandins during ...

Acetaminophen is an analgesic, which means it's great for pain relief, whereas ibuprofen is better at reducing inflammation and swelling.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to treat inflammatory pain, but they can have severe side ...

Learn all about menstruation—period symptoms, duration, ovulation, PMS, and hygiene tips. Here is a complete guide for teens ...

"The motherhood penalty -- the loss in lifetime earnings experienced by women raising children -- has become the most significant driver of the gender pay gap," the ...