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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...
Combo of Hot Flashes, Migraine Sends Heart Risks Sky High
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2024
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As if painful migraines, hot flashes and night sweats weren't bad enough, many women in menopause are facing a significantly bigger threat.
New research suggests that women with both migraines and vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes and night sweats) are significantly more l...
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...
'Magic Mushroom' Drug Psilocybin Shows Early Promise in Easing Migraines
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 14, 2023
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Psilocybin, the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms, is getting renewed interest as a potential treatment for various health conditions. Now, a new research review argues that migraines should be added to that list.
Psilocybin mushrooms have long been used recreationa...
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...
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...
New Nasal Spray for Migraines Approved by FDA
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2023
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Migraine sufferers will soon have a new treatment option that works more quickly and may be safer for people at risk of heart attack or stroke.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Pfizer Inc.'s zavegepant (Zavzpret), a nasal spray meant to treat severe he...
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 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...
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...
Could Migraines Raise Odds for Complications in Pregnancy?
- February 28, 2022
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Women with migraine may have a higher risk of preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications, a new study suggests.
The researchers looked at more than 30,000 pregnancies in about 19,000 women over a 20-year period.
"Roughly 20% of women of childbearing age experie...
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...
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 ...
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...
Migraines Tied to Higher Odds for Complications in Pregnancy
- Robert Preidt
- June 22, 2021
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Women who suffer from migraines may be more vulnerable to pregnancy complications, new research finds.
"Our study confirms that women who suffer from migraine are at a greater risk of a host of medical and obstetric complications. As such, we are [recommending] that thes...
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...
Any COVID-19 Infection Raises Odds for Lingering Symptoms, Study Finds
- Steven Reinberg
- May 11, 2021
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Serious cases of "long-haul COVID-19" are rare in patients who were not hospitalized after their infection, but these patients still report more doctor or health care visits after recovery,. Danish researchers report.
The new six-month study found that COVID patients who...
Vertigo: A Common Symptom With Many Different Causes
- April 25, 2021
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Many conditions can trigger vertigo and the first step in treating it is to find out what's causing it, an expert says.
Middle ear fluid, dislodged crystals in the inner ear, Meniere's disease, vestibular neuritis and vestibular migraine all can cause vertigo, according ...
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...
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, ...
For Rising Number of People, Obesity Is a Literal Headache
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 22, 2021
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As worldwide obesity rates continue to soar, new research shows that growing numbers of people are developing a potentially blinding type of weight-linked headache that was once considered rare.
Though the study was conducted in Wales, one U.S. expert said the same surge...
Can Mindfulness Help Ease Migraine?
- Amy Norton
- December 17, 2020
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A mind-body practice that combines meditation and yoga might help people better manage migraine pain, a new clinical trial finds.
The trial, which tested the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), found that the approach helped relieve migraine sufferers' ...
Later School Start Time, Fewer Migraines for Teens?
- November 29, 2020
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Later school start times for teenagers might help those who struggle with migraines, a new study suggests.
Starting school later in the morning could reduce the number of migraines each month for these students, the researchers said. The delayed start would be a nod to ...
Why Do Gay and Lesbian People Get More Migraines?
- Alan Mozes
- September 28, 2020
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Could migraine risk be affected by sexual orientation? A new study suggests that the answer may be yes.
After tracking migraines among thousands of American adults, investigators found that men and women who identify as gay, bisexual or mostly but not exclusiv...
1 Woman in 5 With Migraine Avoiding Pregnancy: Study
- Robert Preidt
- September 21, 2020
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Many women with severe migraines don't want to get pregnant because of concerns about their headaches, a new study finds.
Migraine, one of the world's leading causes of disability, particularly affects women of childbearing age.
Researchers surveyed 607 U.S...
Gentle Yoga May Deliver Migraine Relief
- Amy Norton
- May 6, 2020
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People suffering from regular migraines despite medication might consider investing in a yoga mat.
That's according to a new trial that tested the effects of a gentle yoga practice -- with slow-paced physical postures, breathing exercises and relaxation. Researchers ...
Trial Finds Acupuncture May Help Prevent Migraines
- Robert Preidt
- March 26, 2020
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A new clinical trial supports acupuncture as an option for reducing migraine headaches, and researchers believe doctors should inform patients it is a possible treatment.
The Chinese study "helps to move acupuncture from having an unproven status in complementary med...
10 New Weapons in the War on Migraines
- Robert Preidt
- March 10, 2020
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There is no cure for migraines -- a headache disorder that can cause sensory disturbances and nausea -- but several new treatments may help people with the debilitating condition, a neurologist says.
"Ten new treatments for migraines have been approved by the U.S. Fo...
Could Smartphones Be Making Migraines Even Tougher to Treat?
- Steven Reinberg
- March 4, 2020
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If you have raging headaches and you spend a lot of time on your smartphone, a new study suggests you might want to put your phone down whenever you can.
Researchers found that folks who use their smartphones frequently and have headaches or migraines also tend to ne...
Meds May Not Prevent Migraines in Kids
- Robert Preidt
- February 10, 2020
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Migraine drugs that might work for adults won't prevent the debilitating headaches in kids and teens, a new study shows.
A number of drugs are used to prevent migraines, but treatment of youngsters has largely been based on the results of adult studies, the internat...
Workers With Cluster Headaches Take Twice as Many Sick Days
- Robert Preidt
- February 6, 2020
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People afflicted with cluster headaches miss work twice as often as colleagues without the debilitating headaches, a new study finds.
Cluster headaches are extremely painful headaches that last from 15 minutes to three hours, for many days, or even weeks, in a row. T...
Sleep Disturbances May Trigger Migraine
- Robert Preidt
- December 26, 2019
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Sleep disturbances appear to be a trigger for migraine headaches, according to a new study.
"We found that low sleep efficiency, which is the amount of time you're awake in bed when you're trying to sleep, was associated with migraines not on the day immediately foll...
FDA Approves New Type of Drug to Treat Migraines
- Amy Norton and E.J. Mundell
- December 23, 2019
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Migraine sufferers who cannot get relief from existing medications have a new treatment option, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday.
The pill, called ubrogepant (Ubrelvy) is for the immediate treatment "of migraine with or without aura [a sensory p...
Sometimes, Aspirin May Be Enough to Ease Migraines
- Robert Preidt
- December 10, 2019
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A cheap, century-old drug in most Americans' medicine cabinets -- aspirin -- may come to the rescue for people suffering from migraines, a new study finds.
While there are effective prescription medications, many migraine patients in the United States don't have acce...
Marijuana Could Offer Relief From Migraine Pain
- Alan Mozes
- December 3, 2019
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Headache and migraine patients, take note: medical marijuana may help ease your pain.
The findings follow an analysis of data collected by a Canadian phone app that gathered feedback offered by 1,300 headache sufferers and nearly 700 migraine sufferers who used marij...
New Type of Drug Might Ease Migraines
- Amy Norton
- November 19, 2019
- Full Page
Migraine sufferers who cannot get relief from existing medications may soon have a novel treatment option, a new trial suggests.
The study, of nearly 1,700 patients, found that a pill called ubrogepant worked better than a placebo pill at halting migraines in progres...