Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Obesity may boost migraine odds
(HealthDay)—Obese people may be at higher risk for episodic migraine headaches, a new study suggests.
Jun 26, 2013
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News tagged with chronic headache
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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.
Jan 24, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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 ...
Apr 24, 2012
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Medical research
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.
Apr 18, 2012
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Health
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 ...
Feb 9, 2012
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Health
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 ...
Dec 5, 2011
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Genetics
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.
Sep 8, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
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.
May 10, 2011
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