Pain Relief: New approaches to how we live wi...

From robot helpers to smart body parts, the line between human and machine is blurring. This hour, TED speakers design tech that enhances us without diminishing our humanity. Guests include robot choreographer and computer scientist Catie Cuan, engineer and biophysicist Hugh Herr ...  Show more

The debate about masculinity has reached a fever pitch. But Richard Reeves says we must move past the culture wars and look at the facts. This hour, a thoughtful approach to supporting boys and men.TED Radio Hour+ listeners now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from T ...  Show more

Join Dr. Jerry Yoo as he sits down with Dr. Tom Buchheit, Director of the Regenerative Pain Therapies Program at Duke University. In this episode, Dr. Buchheit shares insights into how regenerative medicine and regenerative physical therapy can potentially spare individuals f ...

When medicine mixes with metaphor, what kind of healing transpires? In this unexpected meeting of minds, physician Amy Baxter shares her innovative approach to treating pain, while cartoonist Navied Mahdavian explores how he traces its deeper meaning. From punchlines to pain scal ...  Show more

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In this episode of Chemistry For Your Life, hosts Melissa and Jam delve into the science behind ibuprofen, a common ...

The Food and Drug Administration has granted priority review to suzetrigine, a novel painkiller. It’s part of a new class of medications that could provide relief to those with chronic pain. The drugs target sodium channels on nerve cells, stopping pain signaling at the periphery ...  Show more