New study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in womenA new study that offers insight into chronic pain in women could eventually lead to improved treatment options and enhanced clinical understanding. (Photo: AFP)NEW YORK - To all the women who've heard the frustrating "it's all in your head" in response to medical maladies, a new study out Friday feels your pain. Research published in the journal Science Immunology shows that women actually do experience exacerbated chronic pain compared to men -- a gap that can be explained by biological differences in the immune system. Pain occurs when neurons react to stimuli: stubbing your toe, or tripping and skinning your knee, for example. But chronic pain persists with mild to no stimulation -- and women constitute 60 to 70 percent of the patients experiencing it, Laumet said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 21, 2026 10:23 UTC