News tagged with chronic headache


Research ties lightning to onset of headache, migraines

University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have found that lightning may affect the onset of headache and migraines.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 24, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Botox injections associated with only modest benefit for chronic migraine and daily headaches

Although botulinum toxin A ("Botox") injections are U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved for preventive treatment for chronic migraines, a review and analysis of previous studies finds a small to modest benefit for ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Effect of chronic exposure to chemicals used as weapons, pesticides under study

Soldiers in war zones and farmers tending their fields can have in common chronic exposure to chemicals that impact their nerves.

Medical research created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Physically abused children report higher levels of psychosomatic symptoms

Children who display multiple psychosomatic symptoms, such as regular aches and pains and sleep and appetite problems, are more than twice as likely to be experiencing physical abuse at home than children who do not display ...

Health created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Study finds headaches after traumatic brain injury highest in adolescents and girls

More than half a million children in the U.S. sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. Adults who suffer TBI often report headaches afterward, but little is known about how often children suffer headaches after ...

Health created Dec 05, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Chronic pain gene identified

British researchers say they have identified the gene that controls chronic pain, opening the door to new drug therapies that block the chemical processes that cause chronic back pain, headaches or arthritis.

Genetics created Sep 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

UA psychology professor seeks relief for chronic headache sufferers

(Medical Xpress) -- Dr. Beverly Thorn, chair of The University of Alabama's psychology department, is seeking volunteers for a key study into how "mindfulness meditation" can help manage chronic pain from headaches. ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 10, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0