The Impact of Family on Migraine

The Impact of Family on Migraine

Howard Jacobs, MD, Pediatrician, University of Maryland, Baltimore, shares his views on helping improve the life of the migraineur, as well as the family…. Most migraine sufferers will tell you that their migraines are worsened by stress. Stress can come from a...
Weather Patterns and Migraine

Weather Patterns and Migraine

Every person with migraine likely has a unique set of triggers which may include stress, certain foods, alcohol, and other factors. In the same way, some people with migraine are likely sensitive to one weather factor, and others are sensitive to other factors. An...
Migraine Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Migraine Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A preliminary study suggests that migraine and tension-type headache may share links with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). “Our results suggest a high possibility of phenotypic and genotypic associations between IBS and primary headache disorders (particularly...
New Research on Migraine Triggers

New Research on Migraine Triggers

Many things can set off a migraine: loud noises, lack of sleep, stress, even eating a hotdog. The long list of possible triggers has made it difficult for doctors and researchers to figure out how and why migraines occur in the brain. Now, a systematic review of...
Severe Headache in Pregnancy: When to Worry

Severe Headache in Pregnancy: When to Worry

If a pregnant woman with high blood pressure and no history of headache suddenly develops a headache that quickly gets worse, she could be at risk for pregnancy complications, including preeclampsia, which put the mother and fetus at risk. These and other findings...

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