Around 100 million adults in the United States are affected by chronic pain. What can we do about it?

This could lead to new pain relievers that mute the sensation without increasing the risk of addiction.

A “magical probiotic mouthwash” may someday eradicate them, according to UC-San Diego researchers, whose research is leading them to a trigger in the microbiome.  

60% of pain patients find that tolerance buildup significantly impedes their treatment over time.