FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 22, 2022·3 min readCan Acupuncture Reduce Headaches?Researchers report acupuncture may help alleviate symptoms for sufferers of chronic tension headaches.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·March 1, 2021·2 min readCan Cannabis Use Lead to Rebound Headaches for People With Migraine?People who use cannabis to help manage the pain associated with chronic migraine are six times more likely to suffer from rebound headaches, or medication overuse headaches, than those who do not use marijuana.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 7, 2019·3 min readNew data indicates rise in opioid use for migraine treatmentAlmost 1 in 5 people now use opioids to treat migraines. Researchers say a growing number of patients are using opioids to replace medications approved and specially designed to treat migraines, despite knowing the risks of opioid use.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 4, 2019·4 min readBotox Reduces Chronic Migraine AttacksAccording to researchers, Botulinum toxin, or Botox, injections can help to reduce the frequency of chronic migraines. Compared to those treated with a placebo, migraine suffers experienced 1.6 fewer attacks per month following Botox injections.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePainPsychology·September 6, 2018·4 min readDoes the Brain Really Feel No Pain?Is the popular claim that the brain feels no pain substantiated? A new paper looks at the accuracy of the belief.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 10, 2018·3 min readMan Develops Severe ‘Thunderclap’ Headaches After Eating World’s Hottest Chili PepperA new study in BMJ Case Reports warns of the unexpected consequences of participating in hot chili pepper eating contests.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 18, 2017·3 min readMigraines May Be Brain’s Way of Dealing With Oxidative StressMigraine triggers can increase oxidative stress, a new study reports. Targeting oxidative stress may help to prevent migraines.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·June 26, 2017·5 min readExposure to Light Causes Emotional and Physical Responses in Migraine SufferersA new study reveals a connection between light sensitive nerve cells in the eyes and areas of the brain that regulate mood. The findings may help explain how light can induce some of the negative emotions that often accompany migraines.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 11, 2016·5 min readPotential Blood Biomarkers for Gulf War IllnessResearchers have developed a panel of blood markers that may diagnose Gulf War illness with 90 percent accuracy.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 3, 2016·2 min readNo Evidence of an Association Between Silent Brain Infarcts and Having Migraine With AuraAccording to a new study, there is no evidence of an association with white matter hyperintensities or silent brain infarcts in women with migraines with auras.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 1, 2016·4 min readPredicting the Likelihood of Migraines in Concussion PatientsA new study reports researchers have successfully used a mathematical tool to determine which concussion patients will go on to suffer migraine headaches.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2016·4 min readMigraine Frequency Decreased by Medical MarijuanaResearchers report migraine patients treated with medical marijuana had a significant drop in the occurrence of their headaches.Read More
