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![Two different groups of parabrachial neurons, one expressing calcitonin gene-related peptide (green) and the other expressing substance P (red). Source: Arnab Barik, Chesler Laboratory, NCCIH](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20181204001341im_/https://files.nccih.nih.gov/s3fs-public/styles/focal_point_255x255/public/PainResponse.jpg?EiPp.0wkUqVBPD8xRG9VT3WCxA3AOkJp&itok=YzOLdSLw)
New Study Identifies a Neural Circuit Involved in the Response to Painful Heat (November 16, 2018)
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National Survey Reveals Increased Use of Yoga, Meditation, and Chiropractic Care Among U.S. Adults (November 08, 2018)
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National Survey Reveals Increased Use of Yoga and Meditation Among U.S. Children (November 08, 2018)
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