Overuse Of Narcotics And Barbiturates May Make Migraine Attacks More Frequent
Scientists have determined
that certain
commonly-prescribed
medications may have the
unintended consequence of
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Comatose Locusts May Help Relieve Migraines
The way locusts react to
stress may provide an
important clue to
understanding what causes
human migraines -- and how
to reduce their painful
effects, says biologists.
... > full story
Migraines: Options To Prevent And Treat The Pounding Pain
Migraines are more than a
bad headache. As nearly 30
million Americans can
attest, the throbbing pain
of a migraine can be
debilitating, lasting from a
... > full story
Innovative Treatment For Migraines Combines Botox And Surgery
Five years ago, Sharon
Schafer Bennett suffered
from migraines so severe
that the headaches disrupted
her life, kept her from
seeking a job and interfered
... > full story
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Migraines Associated With Lower Risk Of Breast Cancer
November 7, 2008 Women who suffer from migraines may take at least some comfort in a recent, first-of-its-kind study that suggests a history of such headaches is associated with a significantly lower risk of breast ... > full story -
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Chronic Headaches? 'Medication Overuse Headaches' Surprisingly Common
November 5, 2008 There is a critical need to review current treatment strategies for the increasingly common problem of medication overuse headaches (MOH), according to a new ... > full story -
Nerve Stimulation Therapy Alleviates Pain For Chronic Headache
October 13, 2008 A novel therapy using a miniature nerve stimulator instead of medication for the treatment of profoundly disabling headache disorders improved the experience of pain by 80-95 percent, according to a ... > full story -
Migraine Linked To Blood Clots In Veins
September 17, 2008 People with migraines may also be more likely to develop blood clots in their veins, according to a new ... > full story -
Army Personnel Show Increased Risk For Migraine; Condition Underdiagnosed, Mistreated
August 28, 2008 Two new studies show that migraine headaches are very common among US military personnel, yet the condition is frequently underdiagnosed. The studies, appearing in Headache, the peer-reviewed journal ... > full story -
Gene May Put Women With Migraine At Increased Risk Of Heart Disease And Stroke
August 1, 2008 Women who experience migraine with aura appear to be at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke if they have a certain gene, according to a study published in ... > full story -
Worry About All Blows To The Head
July 25, 2008 Sports-related concussions in young athletes frequently go unrecognized, and often do not receive proper respect for the potential seriousness that even a mild injury may have, according to a ... > full story -
Epilepsy Drug May Increase Risk Of Birth Defects
July 23, 2008 Taking the epilepsy drug topiramate alone or along with other epilepsy drugs during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects, according to a study in Neurology. Research has shown that many ... > full story -
Oxygen Therapy Might Ease Pain Of Migraine, Cluster Headaches
July 17, 2008 Two types of oxygen therapy could some help for adults who suffer from disabling migraine and cluster headaches. Reviewers concluded that hyperbaric treatment might give some relief for migraine ... > full story -
Combination Drug Taken Early Relieves Migraine Symptoms
July 8, 2008 A combination drug taken within an hour after the start of a migraine is effective in relieving symptoms, according to research published in ... > full story
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