Health
Managing migraines in the summer
Severe weather conditions are enough to give anyone a headache, but temperature fluctuations are even more problematic for migraine sufferers.
Jul 27, 2023
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News tagged with headache
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Progesterone shown to decrease night sweats and improve sleep in perimenopausal women
New controlled trial research documents that progesterone (micronized, oral) is effective at decreasing night sweats and improving sleep in perimenopausal women who have menstruated in the last year. Perimenopausal women ...
Jun 26, 2023
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Medications
Blood pressure drug could prevent posttraumatic headaches
A study led by VA Puget Sound Health Care System researchers has shown that prazosin, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, can prevent posttraumatic headaches.
Jun 21, 2023
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Neuroscience
Both men and women who experience migraines carry an increased risk of ischemic stroke
Women and men who experience migraine headaches also carry an elevated risk of having an ischemic stroke, but women alone may carry an additional risk of heart attack and hemorrhagic stroke, according to a new study led by ...
Jun 13, 2023
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Health
What do you know about headaches?
June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about headaches.
Jun 12, 2023
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Medications
Ketamine nasal spray may a prove safe and effective treatment for refractory migraine
Ketamine taken in the form of a nasal spray may prove a safe and effective treatment for refractory chronic migraine, suggests a single center study, published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.
May 30, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Hallucinations in the movies tend to be about chaos, violence and mental distress—but they can be positive, too
Hallucinations are often depicted in the movies as terrifying experiences. Think Jake Gyllenhaal seeing a monstrous rabbit in Donnie Darko, Leonardo DiCaprio experiencing the torture of Shutter Island, Natalie Portman in ...
May 24, 2023
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Health
Why climate change might be affecting your headaches
Recurring headaches are one of the most common nervous system disorders, with an estimated 45 million, or one in six, Americans complaining of headaches each year. People who experience headaches or migraines regularly are ...
May 24, 2023
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Health
Headaches after exercise: Here's why they happen—and how to prevent them
For some people, going for a run can trigger what's known as a "runner's high," a short-lasting feeling of euphoria or relaxation. But for others, running can trigger something far less pleasant: a headache.
May 24, 2023
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Sleep disorders
Video: What are the benefits, risks of sleeping with melatonin gummies?
Many people rely on melatonin gummies to help them get a good night's sleep. But a recent study finds that these over-the-counter supplements may not reliably contain the advertised amount of melatonin.
May 23, 2023
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