Playing video games may relieve some severe pain in some people, studies show. Researchers have found that certain video games might even be better than pain medication. The key, Emory University ...

Chronic nerve pain affects millions globally. The long-standing challenge of finding effective, drug-free treatments ...

A recent report suggests that games can be used as pain killers: The Wheeling study compared several different genres of games in their effects on pain. Six types of games were used: action ...

Pain management is the latest target of software developers: Researchers are creating and testing interactive games designed to help young patients cope with discomfort.

A study from the American Pain Society shows that playing 3D video games helps reduce the brain's response to physical pain. CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000 ...

We speak to cognitive psychologist Hunter Hoffman about the link between video games and physical pain, and why virtual reality is a better distraction than Mario Kart.

Pain management is the latest target of software developers: Researchers are creating and testing interactive games designed to help young patients cope with discomfort.