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Could Heartburn Meds Raise Your Migraine Risk?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2024
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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...
One in 3 Women With Migraines Say Attacks Occur During Periods
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2024
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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...
Young Adults With Migraine May Face Higher Stroke Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2024
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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...
'Space Headaches' Can Hit Astronauts, Study Finds
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2024
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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...
Vaping, Skipping Breakfast Ups Headache Risk for Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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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...
What Factors Really Predict Migraine Onset?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2024
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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...
Migraines Could Raise Crash Risks for Older Drivers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 5, 2024
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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
Migraine? Reach for Prescription Meds, Not Ibuprofen
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 30, 2023
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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...
Could the Neck Be to Blame for Common Headaches?
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2023
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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 ...
Solving the Mystery of Why Red Wine Gives Some Folks Headaches
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2023
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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 ...
Childhood Trauma Raises Odds for Adult Headaches
- Cara Murez and Diane Moy HealthDay Reporters
- October 26, 2023
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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...
Affording Health Care Now a Struggle for Half of Americans: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2023
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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...
What Is That Ice Cream-Induced 'Brain Freeze,' Anyway?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2023
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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 com...
Bullying Could Help Bring on Headaches for Teens
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2023
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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 look...
Ketamine Nasal Spray Could Be New Treatment for Migraines
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2023
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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...
How to Relieve a Stress Headache
- Shirley Eichenberger-Archer HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2023
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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...
Migraines May Follow Daily Circadian Cycles, Study Shows
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2023
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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...
Unraveling the Link Between Menstrual Cycles and Migraine
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2023
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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...
Cluster Headaches May Be Tougher for Women
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2022
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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...
Cluster Headaches Often Joined by Other Illnesses
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2022
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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...
Women With Migraines Face Higher Odds for Complications in Pregnancy
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2022
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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...
8/9 -- Pandemic Brought More Woes for Kids Prone to Headaches
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 4, 2022
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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...
Who'll Get Long COVID? Just a Look at a Patient Gives Clues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2022
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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
Acupuncture Might Ease Tension Headaches
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 23, 2022
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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.
Neuro Symptoms of Long COVID May Persist for Months
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2022
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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...
Only 1 in 4 Long COVID Sufferers Fully Recovered One Year Later
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
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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.
Half of World's People Suffer From Headaches
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2022
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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...
Regular Use of Acetaminophen Tied to Higher Heart Risks
- February 11, 2022
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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...
COVID Can Affect Brains of Hospitalized Kids
- Cara Murez
- January 24, 2022
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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
What Does 'Long COVID' Look Like in Kids?
- Robert Preidt
- December 13, 2021
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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 Chi...
Switch to Plant-Based Diet Rid Man of Chronic Migraines
- Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- November 19, 2021
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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...
Long COVID Can Last a Year; Many Sufferers Quit Jobs
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2021
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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...
Study Probes Relationship Between Migraines and Sleep
- Cara Murez
- September 23, 2021
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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...
Migraines and More Severe Hot Flashes Could Be Linked
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2021
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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...
Experimental Drug Could Cut Migraine Frequency
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2021
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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 ...
When Are Head Injury Risks Highest for Young Soccer Players?
- Robert Preidt
- July 26, 2021
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Young soccer players have more head impacts during practices but experience more severe head impacts during games, a small, preliminary study shows.
The findings could help devise ways to improve head impact safety in youth soccer, according to the researchers.
"He...
Virtual Roller Coaster Ride Study Brings New Insights Into Migraine
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2021
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Roller coasters race up, down, over and back again at breakneck speeds, but if you are one of the millions of people who get migraines, the risks may not be worth the thrill.
A new study by German researchers shows that folks who get migraines will more likely feel motio...
Geneticists Probe Origins of Painful Cluster Headaches
- Robert Preidt
- July 19, 2021
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The causes of a type of excruciating headache known as cluster headaches aren't clear, but heredity is known to play a role. Now, genetic factors associated with cluster headaches are under investigation as scientists search for more effective treatments.
Researcher...
Can You Eat Your Way to Fewer Migraines?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2021
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Eating lots of fatty fish and cutting out polyunsaturated fats may reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines, a new study suggests.
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish like tuna, salmon, bluefish and mackerel may help manage migraine, especially in tandem with eliminatin...
What Works Best to Ease Migraines?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2021
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A new research review offers good news for migraine sufferers: There are more pain-relieving options than ever.
In an analysis of over 100 published studies, researchers found that several drug classes showed good evidence they ease the pain of a migraine-in-progress.
A Real Headache: Racism Plays Role in Migraine Care
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2021
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The color of your skin may very well determine how your headache gets treated, a new study warns.
The same percentage of white, Black and Hispanic Americans - about 15% - suffer from severe headaches and/or migraines, the investigators noted.
But the current analys...
Long-Haul COVID Symptoms? Getting Vaccine Won't Make You Feel Worse, Study Finds
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 1, 2021
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COVID survivors can relax when it comes to vaccination: A new study shows that getting immunized will not worsen any symptoms that linger long after infection, such as breathing difficulties, fatigue and insomnia.
The encouraging takeaway is based on a small analysis tha...
Migraine Before Menopause Could Be Linked to High Blood Pressure Later
- Robert Preidt
- April 23, 2021
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If you suffered migraine headaches before menopause, you're at higher risk for high blood pressure once your periods stop, a new study warns.
Migraines occur more often in women than men, and are most common in the years before menopause, according to study author Gianlu...
Could Chronic Sinusitis Affect Brain Health?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2021
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As if the headaches and stuffy nose aren't bad enough, chronic sinus trouble often leaves patients foggy-headed and depressed. Now, new research suggests one possible reason why: Sinusitis may trigger changes in brain activity.
"Chronic sinusitis is incredibly common," ...
Sluggish Coworker? Maybe They 'Pigged Out' Last Night
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2021
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Midnight snacks might feel satisfying in the moment -- but they can also knock people off their game at work the next day, a new study suggests.
The study, which followed nearly 100 employees, found a connection between "unhealthy" eating in the evening and under-perform...
Eye Care Is Key When You're Working From Home
- March 27, 2021
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If you're one of the many people who've switched to working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you need to take care of your eyes, the American Academy of Ophthalmology says.
Staring at a screen too long can lead to digital eye strain. Symptoms include blurry vision, ...
Half of COVID Survivors Struggle With Depression: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 16, 2021
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To the lingering damage of COVID-19 infection, add this side effect: New research shows that more than half of those sickened by COVID-19 report depression.
Among more than 3,900 people who had COVID-19 surveyed between May 2020 and January 2021, 52% suffered symptoms of...
Pot May Not Be the Best Rx for a Migraine
- March 1, 2021
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If you decide to try pot to relieve your migraine, new research suggests you could be asking for trouble.
In fact, marijuana use was linked to rebound headaches, which can occur when pain medication is overused, scientists noted.
"This study shows that there is som...
Migraines? Get Moving: Exercise Can Help Curb Attacks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2021
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Anyone who gets frequent migraine symptoms knows the experience: the throbbing, the pain, the visual disturbances.
Exercise has long been a potential way to reduce migraine triggers, but a new study suggests it could be an especially effective with triggers such stress, ...
Why Your 2nd Dose of COVID Vaccine Is Likely to Feel Worse
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2021
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His second COVID-19 vaccine shot wiped Dr. Greg Poland out.
Poland, 65, said he suffered five hours of shaking chills, fever up to 101 degrees, severe headache, nausea, ringing in his ears and a sore arm after getting his booster dose of the Moderna vaccine.
"I've ...