Does 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...
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Man Develops Severe ‘Thunderclap’ Headaches After Eating World’s Hottest Chili Pepper
A new study in BMJ Case Reports warns of the unexpected consequences of participating in hot chili pepper eating contests. ... Read More...
Migraines May Be Brain’s Way of Dealing With Oxidative Stress
Migraine triggers can increase oxidative stress, a new study reports. Targeting oxidative stress may help to prevent migraines.... Read More...
Exposure to Light Causes Emotional and Physical Responses in Migraine Sufferers
A 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...
Potential Blood Biomarkers for Gulf War Illness
Researchers have developed a panel of blood markers that may diagnose Gulf War illness with 90 percent accuracy.... Read More...
No Evidence of an Association Between Silent Brain Infarcts and Having Migraine With Aura
According 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...
Predicting the Likelihood of Migraines in Concussion Patients
A new study reports researchers have successfully used a mathematical tool to determine which concussion patients will go on to suffer migraine headaches.... Read More...
Migraine Frequency Decreased by Medical Marijuana
Researchers report migraine patients treated with medical marijuana had a significant drop in the occurrence of their headaches.... Read More...
Migraines May Worsen for Asthma Sufferers
According to researchers, people with pre-existing asthma who experience occasional migraines are at risk of developing chronic migraines.... Read More...