Chronic pain is a daily reality for millions of Americans, interfering with their everyday activities and quality of life. An estimated 24.3% of adults in the United States experienced chronic pain in 2023, and current treatment options are not always effective. But new research from the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) suggests the brain’s own housekeeping system could hold the key to lasting relief.
Non-opioid pain relief: Brain’s ‘cleanup crew’ reveals a new target
