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Use of Acid-Suppression Therapy Linked to Migraine, Severe Headache

FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 – Use of acid-suppression therapy is associated with higher odds of migraine or severe headache, according to a study published online April 24 in Neurology: Clinical...

Could Heartburn Meds Raise Your Migraine Risk?

THURSDAY, April 24, 2024 – People taking heartburn meds have a higher risk of migraines and other types of severe headaches, a new study warns. All classes of acid-reducing drugs – proton pump...

American Academy of Neurology, April 13-18

The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held this year from April 13 to 18 in Denver, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health...

AAN: Half of Premenopausal Women Have Menstrual Migraines

FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – More than half of premenopausal women report menstrual migraine (MM), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, held from A...

Use of CT Angiogram on the Rise for Headache, Dizziness in Emergency Department

WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 – There was a 67.4 percent increase in head and neck computed tomography angiography (CTA) ordering for emergency department patients presenting for headache or dizziness...

One in 3 Women With Migraines Say Attacks Occur During Periods

MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – Among U.S. women with migraine, a third say the attacks tend to coincide with their periods, a new survey finds. Migraines that occur during menstruation are often frequent...

Young Adults With Migraine May Face Higher Stroke Risk

WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2024 – Migraines in young adults appear to increase their risk of stroke more than traditional risk factors like high blood pressure, a new study reports. Results show that...

'Space Headaches' Can Hit Astronauts, Study Finds

FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 – Astronauts who have never had headaches may develop migraines and other tension-type headaches for the first time when they go into space. A side effect of zero gravity,...

Vaping, Skipping Breakfast Ups Headache Risk for Teens

FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – Vaping and skipped meals appear to be the main causes of frequent headaches among teens, a new study says. Teens who ate breakfast and dinner with their family had a lower...

CVD Risk Increased With Vasomotor Symptoms, History of Migraine

FRIDAY, Feb. 16, 2024 – Women with persistent vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and a history of migraine have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), although the risk is attenuated with...

Combo of Hot Flashes, Migraine Sends Heart Risks Sky High

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 14, 2024 – As if painful migraines, hot flashes and night sweats weren't bad enough, many women in menopause are facing a significantly bigger threat. New research suggests that...

Sleep Quality and Energy Are Precursors of Incident Headache

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 24, 2024 – Sleep quality and energy are precursors of incident headache, with different patterns for predictors of morning and later-day incident headache, according to a study...

What Factors Really Predict Migraine Onset?

THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 – Factors like sleep, energy levels and stress can predict the onset of a migraine headache, a new study finds. Those factors differed from the morning to the afternoon and...

>30 Percent With Migraine Experience Migraine-Related Stigma Often

THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2024 – More than 30 percent of individuals with migraine experience migraine-related stigma often or very often, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in Neurology. Robert...

Eye Blood Flow Could Be Marker for Migraine

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17, 2024 – Blood flow appears to be reduced in the eye during migraine attacks, according to a study published online Nov. 30 in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. ...

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