Why Clinical Trials Need to Emphasize Function Over Pain Measurement
Rather than pain reduction, the ability to lead a quality life should be prioritized
Chronic Pain Drove Me to Despair, but Cancer Taught Me to Heal
After 38 years living with pain, I've become passionate about the pain-cancer connection.
Living with Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions
Millions of Americans live with multiple chronic overlapping pain conditions — and most of them are women
We Need to Raise Awareness of Women’s Migraine Disease in the Workplace
Women suffer from migraine headaches disproportionately; we need to do more to support them at work.
Suffering From Chronic Pain as a Black Woman
Bias can lead to disparities in diagnosis and treatment of Black women with chronic pain
The Only Way Out Is Through: How I Healed From the Trauma of Chronic Pain
After years of fighting my pain, I learned posttraumatic growth starts when you're in the midst of struggle.
There’s a Better Way to Treat Chronic Pain
Pain is impacted by psychological and social factors; it's time to treat it that way.
Managing Chronic Pain Is a Mind-Body-Spirit Endeavor
Living with pain for 23 years, I've learned that supporting others is essential to my health.
How I Found New Relief With Migraine Disease
I was plagued with migraine disease for decades and finally found relief with a new doctor, new diagnosis, new medication, and a new career.
In a World of Pain
For the first time, award-winning actor Marin Hinkle discusses the chronic pain she's lived with for five years.
How Communities Are Helping Women and Families Fight the Opioid Crisis
While traditional drug rehabilitation programs continue to play an important role in fighting opioid abuse, here are a few unique approaches making a difference for women and families.
How to Talk to Your Health Care Professional About Opioid Abuse
As the opioid epidemic continues to sweep the nation, it may be time for women to talk to their health care professional about opioid overdoses.
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