Psychology & Intimacy Prucalopride, a Chronic Constipation Drug, Shows Promise in Alleviating Lingering Cognitive Deficits in Depression July 16, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker People grappling with depression often find that even after their mood significantly improves, they are left with a persistent burden of cognitive challenges. These lingering symptoms can include profound memory…
Psychology & Intimacy Restoring Healthy Mitochondria Offers Novel Approach to Alleviating Chronic Nerve Pain June 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Millions worldwide grapple with the debilitating reality of chronic nerve pain, a condition where even the gentlest touch can trigger intense and unbearable sensations. For decades, the scientific community has…
Psychology & Intimacy Restoring Cellular Energy: Duke Researchers Uncover Novel Approach to Chronic Nerve Pain June 1, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Millions worldwide grapple with the relentless burden of chronic nerve pain, a condition where even the gentlest touch can trigger agonizing sensations. For decades, the scientific community has hypothesized that…
Psychology & Intimacy Restoring Cellular Energy: Duke Researchers Uncover Promising New Avenue for Chronic Nerve Pain Treatment May 24, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Millions worldwide grapple with the debilitating reality of chronic nerve pain, a condition where even the gentlest touch can ignite an agonizing, unbearable sensation. For decades, the scientific community has…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Correlation between mental health and pain-related impairment in patients with chronic cancer-related pain May 23, 2026 Lina Irawan The prevalence of cancer-related pain (CRP) significantly impacts the quality of life (QoL) and mental well-being of cancer patients, with nearly one-third experiencing moderate to severe pain. This persistent pain,…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Concurrent changes in psychological distress and pain thresholds following brief mindfulness: an exploratory phenotyping study of chronic pain May 3, 2026 Lina Irawan Chronic pain, a pervasive and debilitating condition affecting an estimated 15-20% of the global adult population, significantly diminishes quality of life, impedes daily functioning, and escalates healthcare utilization. This complex…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Examining the utility of process-focused data driven psychological networks for individualizing psychological treatment in chronic pain—A single case experiment testing the centrality hypothesis April 21, 2026 Lina Irawan A groundbreaking study exploring the efficacy of data-driven psychological networks in tailoring treatments for individuals with chronic pain has yielded nuanced results, suggesting that the widely hypothesized "centrality hypothesis" may…
