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New data indicates rise in opioid use for migraine treatment

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2019

Almost 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...

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Botox Reduces Chronic Migraine Attacks

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2019

According 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...

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Does the Brain Really Feel No Pain?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 6, 2018

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

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2018

A new study in BMJ Case Reports warns of the unexpected consequences of participating in hot chili pepper eating contests. ... Read More...

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Migraines May Be Brain’s Way of Dealing With Oxidative Stress

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2017

Migraine triggers can increase oxidative stress, a new study reports. Targeting oxidative stress may help to prevent migraines.... Read More...

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Exposure to Light Causes Emotional and Physical Responses in Migraine Sufferers

Neuroscience NewsJune 26, 2017

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...

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Potential Blood Biomarkers for Gulf War Illness

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2016

Researchers have developed a panel of blood markers that may diagnose Gulf War illness with 90 percent accuracy.... Read More...

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No Evidence of an Association Between Silent Brain Infarcts and Having Migraine With Aura

Neuroscience NewsMay 3, 2016

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...

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Predicting the Likelihood of Migraines in Concussion Patients

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 1, 2016

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...

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Migraine Frequency Decreased by Medical Marijuana

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2016

Researchers report migraine patients treated with medical marijuana had a significant drop in the occurrence of their headaches.... Read More...

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Migraines May Worsen for Asthma Sufferers

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2015

According to researchers, people with pre-existing asthma who experience occasional migraines are at risk of developing chronic migraines.... Read More...

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New data indicates rise in opioid use for migraine treatment

Botox Reduces Chronic Migraine Attacks

Man Develops Severe ‘Thunderclap’ Headaches After Eating World’s Hottest Chili Pepper

Migraines May Be Brain’s Way of Dealing With Oxidative Stress

Exposure to Light Causes Emotional and Physical Responses in Migraine Sufferers

Potential Blood Biomarkers for Gulf War Illness

No Evidence of an Association Between Silent Brain Infarcts and Having Migraine With Aura

Predicting the Likelihood of Migraines in Concussion Patients

Migraine Frequency Decreased by Medical Marijuana

Migraines May Worsen for Asthma Sufferers