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
Migraine sufferers who embarked on two-and-a-half hours of moderate to vigorous exercise per week reported a significant decline in their migraine triggers, including stress, depression, and sleep problems. Read More
Plumes of glutamate in the brain could explain the onset of migraines with auras, a new study reports. Read More
A new small scale study reveals psilocybin appears to have a beneficial effect for chronic migraine sufferers. Read More
Researchers identify genetic factors that protect from the chronification of migraines. Read More
Familial hemiplegic migraine type 2 (FHM2) causes a malfunction of astrocytes in the cingulate cortex. Manipulating astrocytes in the cingulate cortex reversed the disfunction, preventing an increase in migraine-like symptoms in mice carrying the FHM2 defect. Read More
Researchers report the hormone prolactin, more commonly associated with lactation in new mothers, may underlie why women are more vulnerable to developing functional pain syndromes than men. Read More
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) shows promise in diminishing the effects of early dementia and proves a safe and effective method for treating acute migraine and PPA. Read More
Migraine influences sensory function, specifically when it comes to tactile perception. Read More
Neuroimaging study reveals altered structural brain connectivity in patients with chronic and episodic migraines. Read More
Sociodemographic factors, such as depression, medication overuse, allodynia, and income, are linked to migraine chronification. Read More
Aspirin is as effective and safe as other, more expensive medications to treat migraines. Higher doses of aspirin can help reduce acute symptoms during the onset of a migraine attack, and lower dose aspirin could be a possible preventive option. Read More