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29 Aug
Migraine Drug Ubrelvy May Stop Headaches Before They Start

Migraine Drug Ubrelvy May Stop Headaches Before They Start

A migraine drug can help stop the devastating headaches in their tracks, allowing sufferers to go about their daily lives with little to no symptoms, a new clinical trial has found.

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01 Aug
High Blood Pressure Might Help Spur Migraines

High Blood Pressure Might Help Spur Migraines

High blood pressure might increase a woman’s odds of suffering migraines, a new study finds.

Specifically, high diastolic blood pressure is linke...

27 Jun
Migraine Prevention Med Might Stop 'Rebound' Headaches, Too

Migraine Prevention Med Might Stop 'Rebound' Headaches, Too

It's a nasty cycle: Chronic migraine sufferers who use too much pain medication sometimes get smacked with rebound headaches.

But new research suggests that a medication commonly used to prevent

09 Jun
Your Head Aches: What Could It Mean, and What Can Be Done About It?

Your Head Aches: What Could It Mean, and What Can Be Done About It?

When there's pain, pressure and pounding in your head, you might think the worst: Is it a brain tumor?

Probably not, a Penn State physician assures. 

Headache in and of itself is not a common sign of a tumor, because the brain itself doesn't feel pain, said

03 Jun
Nerve Surgery May Help Some Battling Severe Migraine

Nerve Surgery May Help Some Battling Severe Migraine

Nerve surgery can reduce the number of headache days for people who suffer frequent migraines, a new review finds.

The procedure also can decrease the ...

25 Apr
Could Heartburn Meds Raise Your Migraine Risk?

Could Heartburn Meds Raise Your Migraine Risk?

People taking heartburn meds have a higher risk of migraines and other types of severe headaches, a new study warns.

All classes of acid-reducing drugs -- proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, and even antacids -- appear to promote an increased risk of migraine and headac...

15 Apr
One in 3 Women With Migraines Say Attacks Occur During Periods

One in 3 Women With Migraines Say Attacks Occur During Periods

Among U.S. women with migraine, a third say the attacks tend to coincide with their periods, a new survey finds.

Migraines that occur during menstruation are often frequent and severe, but only about one in five respondents said they used medications aimed at preventing...

27 Mar
Young Adults With Migraine May Face Higher Stroke Risk

Young Adults With Migraine May Face Higher Stroke Risk

Migraines in young adults appear to increase their risk of stroke more than traditional risk factors like high blood pressure, a new study reports.

Results show that migraine is the most important non-traditional risk factor for stroke among adults ages 18 to 34, account...

15 Mar
'Space Headaches' Can Hit Astronauts, Study Finds

'Space Headaches' Can Hit Astronauts, Study Finds

Astronauts who have never had headaches may develop migraines and other tension-type headaches for the first time when they go into space.

A side effect of zero gravity, these headaches start with motion sickness as astronauts adapt to long-haul space flight, according t...

01 Mar
Vaping, Skipping Breakfast Ups Headache Risk for Teens

Vaping, Skipping Breakfast Ups Headache Risk for Teens

Vaping and skipped meals appear to be the main causes of frequent headaches among teens, a new study says.

Teens who ate breakfast and dinner with their family had a lower risk of frequent headaches than those who regularly missed meals, researchers report Feb. 28 in the...

25 Jan
What Factors Really Predict Migraine Onset?

What Factors Really Predict Migraine Onset?

Factors like sleep, energy levels and stress can predict the onset of a migraine headache, a new study finds.

Those factors differed from the morning to the afternoon and evening, however.

Poor perceived sleep quality, lower-than-usual quality of sleep and lower-th...

05 Jan
Migraines Could Raise Crash Risks for Older Drivers

Migraines Could Raise Crash Risks for Older Drivers

Migraines are not only extremely painful, but they also appear to pose a driving risk for seniors, a new study warns.

Older adult drivers recently diagnosed with migraines are three times more likely to be involved in a car crash, researchers reported recently in the

30 Nov
Migraine? Reach for Prescription Meds, Not Ibuprofen

Migraine? Reach for Prescription Meds, Not Ibuprofen

Migraine sufferers would do better to talk to their doctor about a prescription drug than reaching for a bottle of ibuprofen, a new study finds.

Drugs like triptans, ergots and anti-emetics can be two to five times more effective for treating migraines than ibuprofen, ac...

29 Nov
Could the Neck Be to Blame for Common Headaches?

Could the Neck Be to Blame for Common Headaches?

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Your neck muscles could be giving you headaches, claims new German research that used special MRI scans to spot the connection.

"Our imaging approach provides [the] first objective evidence for the very frequent involvement of...

21 Nov
Solving the Mystery of Why Red Wine Gives Some Folks Headaches

Solving the Mystery of Why Red Wine Gives Some Folks Headaches

Countless corks will pop and wine will flow freely during the upcoming holiday season, but some people will pay a price for even the slightest bit of revelry.

For those unlucky folks, drinking red wine even in small amounts causes a headache, typically within 30 minutes ...

26 Oct
Childhood Trauma Raises Odds for Adult Headaches

Childhood Trauma Raises Odds for Adult Headaches

Children who live through trauma may be prone to having headaches as an adult.

New research found an association between headache disorders and traumatic events in childhood, such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction.

"Traumatic events in childhood can have s...

26 Oct
Affording Health Care Now a Struggle for Half of Americans: Poll

Affording Health Care Now a Struggle for Half of Americans: Poll

More than half of working-age Americans struggle to afford their health care and many forgo care, possibly risking their health, according to a new survey.

The Commonwealth Fund survey queried more than 7,800 individuals aged 19 and up between April and July.

The s...

24 Aug
What Is That Ice Cream-Induced 'Brain Freeze,' Anyway?

What Is That Ice Cream-Induced 'Brain Freeze,' Anyway?

Anyone who has quickly slurped up a milkshake or chomped on a snow cone knows the sharp, brief pain of "brain freeze."

Its cause is a mystery, but it's not harmful, according to experts at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

"It is very commo...

03 Aug
Bullying Could Help Bring on Headaches for Teens

Bullying Could Help Bring on Headaches for Teens

So, your high schooler has been complaining of headaches. Should you worry?

Maybe, claims new research that finds bullying and suicidal thoughts are both linked to more frequent headaches in teens.

"Headaches are a common problem for teenagers, but our study looked...

31 May
Ketamine Nasal Spray Could Be New Treatment for Migraines

Ketamine Nasal Spray Could Be New Treatment for Migraines

A nasal spray containing ketamine might help relieve migraine headaches when other treatments fail, a new study suggests.

Ketamine is a synthetic anesthetic with hallucinogenic effects that is sometimes used intravenously for migraine headaches. It's being tried for...

26 Apr
How to Relieve a Stress Headache

How to Relieve a Stress Headache

You had a rough day at work and got stuck in traffic on the way home, and suddenly your head starts pounding.

Stress headaches can be debilitating in the moment, but you don't have to suffer indefinitely.

If you're struggli...

30 Mar
Migraines May Follow Daily Circadian Cycles, Study Shows

Migraines May Follow Daily Circadian Cycles, Study Shows

Your body's internal clock appears to play a big part in the time of day when severe headaches happen.

Migraines and cluster headaches have different characteristics and treatments, but experts have long noted that they share key features: Both are neurological diseases...

27 Feb
Unraveling the Link Between Menstrual Cycles and Migraine

Unraveling the Link Between Menstrual Cycles and Migraine

Many women experience blinding migraine headaches around their monthly period, and now researchers have a clue about why.

Levels of the female hormone estrogen fluctuate during menstruation, which may lead to increases in calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). This prot...

22 Dec
Cluster Headaches May Be Tougher for Women

Cluster Headaches May Be Tougher for Women

Cluster headaches are more common in men, but may be more severe for women, according to a new study.

Researchers surveyed almost 900 patients diagnosed with cluster headache -- short-lasting but extremely painful headaches that can occur many days or even weeks in a row...

15 Dec
Cluster Headaches Often Joined by Other Illnesses

Cluster Headaches Often Joined by Other Illnesses

Having short, painful headaches for many days or even weeks in a row may signal that you're more likely to have other medical woes, researchers say.

These "cluster headaches" are extremely painful and can last from 15 minutes to three hours at a time. And people who have...

13 Sep
Women With Migraines Face Higher Odds for Complications in Pregnancy

Women With Migraines Face Higher Odds for Complications in Pregnancy

A history of migraine headaches could make a woman more prone to pregnancy complications, such as issues with blood pressure or preterm birth, according to a new study.

"We now know migraines may be an underrecognized risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes," said stu...

04 Aug
8/9 -- Pandemic Brought More Woes for Kids Prone to Headaches

8/9 -- Pandemic Brought More Woes for Kids Prone to Headaches

Add more frequent headaches in kids who are already vulnerable to them to the list of ills associated with the pandemic.

Before the pandemic, 60% o...

19 Jul
Who'll Get Long COVID? Just a Look at a Patient Gives Clues

Who'll Get Long COVID? Just a Look at a Patient Gives Clues

Sometimes just looking at a person can give clues to their likelihood of developing long COVID after a bout with the virus.

For example, obese people are five times more likely to suffer

23 Jun
Acupuncture Might Ease Tension Headaches

Acupuncture Might Ease Tension Headaches

Tension headaches can make you feel like a vice is squeezing your entire head, and if you're among the millions prone to these crushing headaches, a new study brings some welcome news.

Acupun...

20 Jun
Neuro Symptoms of Long COVID May Persist for Months

Neuro Symptoms of Long COVID May Persist for Months

Many COVID-19 long-haulers still have neurological symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and memory problems six months later, new research shows.

The findings are the first from an ongoi...

25 Apr
Only 1 in 4 Long COVID Sufferers Fully Recovered One Year Later

Only 1 in 4 Long COVID Sufferers Fully Recovered One Year Later

A year after being hospitalized with COVID-19, only about 25% of people felt fully recovered, a new study shows, and the risk of long COVID was highest among women, obese people and those who were on a ventilator.

There are no specific treatments for

12 Apr
Half of World's People Suffer From Headaches

Half of World's People Suffer From Headaches

If you suffer from headaches, you have plenty of company.

Headaches afflict half of the world's population, and women are more likely to get them than men, a new paper says.

"We found that the prevalence of headache disorders remains high worldwide and the burden o...

11 Feb
Regular Use of Acetaminophen Tied to Higher Heart Risks

Regular Use of Acetaminophen Tied to Higher Heart Risks

Acetaminophen may do wonders for a headache, but using it for long-term pain relief could prove risky for people with high blood pressure, a new clinical trial suggests.

Over two weeks of use, the painkiller caused blood pressure to spike in people who already had elevat...

24 Jan
COVID Can Affect Brains of Hospitalized Kids

COVID Can Affect Brains of Hospitalized Kids

The coronavirus can leave more than 40% of children hospitalized for COVID-19 with headaches and other lingering neurological symptoms, a new study claims.

And the kids who developed these headaches or experienced an altered mental status known as

13 Dec
What Does 'Long COVID' Look Like in Kids?

What Does 'Long COVID' Look Like in Kids?

Long COVID can be tough to diagnose in children, but there are a number of things to look for.

"Many children don't have any symptoms when they have a COVID infection,"said Dr. Sindhu Mohandas, a pediatric infectious disease specialist and attending physician at Children...

19 Nov
Switch to Plant-Based Diet Rid Man of Chronic Migraines

Switch to Plant-Based Diet Rid Man of Chronic Migraines

People who live with chronic migraines suffer intense throbbing and pulsing, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea and vomiting.

Could a plant-based diet, credited with a variety of positive health impacts, also help ease these chronic symptoms?

It might.

Re...

27 Oct
Long COVID Can Last a Year; Many Sufferers Quit Jobs

Long COVID Can Last a Year; Many Sufferers Quit Jobs

Patients suffering from "long COVID" can have symptoms that last a year or more, putting their jobs and everyday routines in jeopardy, a new study finds.

Looking at more than 150 people with long-lasting effects from COVID-19, researchers said the patients reported think...

23 Sep
Study Probes Relationship Between Migraines and Sleep

Study Probes Relationship Between Migraines and Sleep

Do migraines cause poor sleep or does poor sleep cause migraines?

Though it's hard to say, it does appear that there's a difference in how well people with migraine think they sleep and how well they really do.

A large research analysis published online Sept. 22 in...

22 Sep
Migraines and More Severe Hot Flashes Could Be Linked

Migraines and More Severe Hot Flashes Could Be Linked

Women with a history of migraine headaches may suffer severe hot flashes during menopause, and this combo may boost their risk for heart disease, researchers say.

Migraine doesn't cause more or worse hot flashes -- or vice versa. But both are believed to be related to ch...

19 Aug
Experimental Drug Could Cut Migraine Frequency

Experimental Drug Could Cut Migraine Frequency

A new pill specifically designed to prevent migraines appears to do the job, a new clinical trial finds.

Atogepant cut patients' migraine days in half over 12 weeks of treatment, without causing serious side effects, the researchers said.

Experts said the drug, if ...