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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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
Migraine sufferers stigmatized because of their condition: study
(HealthDay)—People who suffer from frequent migraines are stigmatized in much the same way as people with epilepsy are, new research suggests.
Jan 17, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Study uncovers simple way of predicting severe pain following breast cancer surgery
Women having surgery for breast cancer are up to three times more likely to have severe pain in the first week after surgery if they suffer from other painful conditions, such as arthritis, low back pain and migraine, according ...
Sep 5, 2012
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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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Migraine patients find pain relief in electrical brain stimulation
Chronic migraine sufferers saw significant pain relief after four weeks of electrical brain stimulation in the part of the brain responsible for voluntary movement, the motor cortex, according to a new study.
Apr 20, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Botox now used for urinary incontinence
When you think of Botox injections, you probably think of getting rid of unwanted wrinkles around the eyes or forehead, but recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved using the injections to help patients ...
Mar 14, 2012
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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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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Behavioral treatment for migraines a cost-effective alternative to meds, study finds
Treating chronic migraines with behavioral approaches – such as relaxation training, hypnosis and biofeedback – can make financial sense compared to prescription-drug treatment, especially after a year or more, ...
Jul 5, 2011
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