News tagged with headache pain


Having both migraines, depression may mean smaller brain

(HealthDay)—Migraines and depression can each cause a great deal of suffering, but new research indicates the combination of the two may be linked to something else entirely—a smaller brain.

Neuroscience created May 22, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Migraines in childhood and adolescence associated with having colic as an infant

In a study including children and adolescents 6 to 18 years of age, those who have experienced migraine headaches were more likely to have had colic as an infant, according to a study in the April 17 issue of JAMA.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 16, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Causes of migraines nearly impossible to determine

Women often point to stress, hormones, alcohol, or even the weather as possible triggers for their migraines. But a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that it is nearly impossible for patients to determine ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 08, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

All in the family: A genetic link between epilepsy and migraine

New research reveals a shared genetic susceptibility to epilepsy and migraine. Findings published in Epilepsia, a journal of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), indicate that having a strong family history of sei ...

Neuroscience created Jan 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Electric stimulation of brain releases powerful, opiate-like painkiller

Researchers used electricity on certain regions in the brain of a patient with chronic, severe facial pain to release an opiate-like substance that's considered one of the body's most powerful painkillers.

Neuroscience created Jan 02, 2013 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Gattex approved for short bowel syndrome

(HealthDay)—Gattex (teduglutide) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat nutritional problems caused by short bowel syndrome.

Medications created Dec 22, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

New mobile app helps migraine sufferers track and analyze pain

A new iPhone app developed at the University of Michigan lets migraine or facial pain patients easily track and record their pain, which in turn helps the treating clinician develop a pain management plan.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Hormonal changes may trigger migraines in some women

(HealthDay) -- Hormonal changes are a major reason women are far more likely than men to have migraine headaches, research suggests.

Health created Mar 23, 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

Researchers warn adolescents seeking treatment for pain on internet

(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers from University of Bath's Centre for Pain Research have warned of the potential dangers to adolescents who use internet forums as a means of information and advice to treat ...

Health created Jan 18, 2012 | 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

Red flags on pain reliever safety

For many people, pain relievers are wonder drugs, allowing them to carry on with their lives despite disabling arthritis, for instance, or recurrent headaches. But all pain relievers, whether sold over-the counter (OTC) or ...

Medications created Jul 19, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

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