Growing pains are a common part of childhood, but sometimes they can cause stress for kids — and their parents. One is Chad Montgomery, whose 6-year-old son has been experiencing the pains lately. "He ...

How often do you hear someone say, “That’s a pain in the butt?” In some newspapers, you might see that part of the anatomy termed differently in a column like this. And I don’t mean “pain in the rear.

As the weather transitions from warm to chilly to downright cold, you may notice that you feel a bit achier — and medical evidence suggests it’s more than just a feeling of the winter blues. Doctors ...

Learn why acute pain can sometimes become chronic and how to reduce your risk.

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Deep within the brain, scientists have uncovered a hidden “switch” that may decide whether pain fades away—or lingers for ...

Unexplained muscle pain in the arms and legs may be the result of benign issues. Or it may point to a more serious underlying condition, such as fibromyalgia, infection, or thyroid issues. Muscle pain ...

Knee pain is common among adolescents, especially in physically active teens. Most cases of pain are due to overuse, but knee pain can result from medical conditions and skeletal growth. Knee ...

Testicular pain is pain you feel in one or both of your testicles. Your testicles are the two soft, round structures inside your scrotum, the sac of skin underneath your penis. Testicles make sperm ...