FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 24, 2022·4 min readLidocaine Infusions Help Relieve Pain in Unresponsive Chronic MigraineAn infusion of the local anesthetic Lidocaine may provide relief to patients with chronic migraines that do not respond to other medications.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·February 4, 2022·4 min readLargest Genetic Study of Migraines to Date Reveals New Genetic Risk FactorsResearchers have identified 120 regions of the genome that are connected to migraine risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 19, 2021·5 min readPlant Based Diet May Ease Chronic Migraine SeveritySwitching to a diet that includes more leafy greens, including spinach and kale, reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, and improved symptoms associated with chronic migraine.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePainPsychology·October 15, 2021·4 min readGenetic Risk for Clinical Depression Linked to Physical SymptomsThose with a genetic predisposition to clinical depression are more likely to exhibit physical symptoms including migraines, chronic pain, and fatigue, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 12, 2021·3 min readMigraines Caused by Alterations in Metabolite LevelsResearchers have identified causal genetic links to three blood metabolite levels that increase migraine risks.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 25, 2021·2 min readHistory of Migraines Lead To More Severe Hot Flashes for Postmenopausal WomenNeurovascular dysfunction may explain the link between migraines, hot flashes during menopause, and increased risk of heart disease in women. Researchers found a history of migraines predicted an increase in hot flashes during menopause transition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 25, 2021·4 min readBrain Energy Deficits Linked to Migraine SusceptibilityStudy sheds new light on how migraines may occur and why those who are susceptible to migraines see improvements in symptoms as they age.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 20, 2021·2 min readPregnant Women With Migraine at Higher Risk of ComplicationsPregnant women with a history of migraines are at greater risk of both prenatal and postnatal complications. A new study found migraine sufferers are at increased risk of hyperlipidemia and gestational diabetes during pregnancy, and postnatal depression following the birth of their child.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 18, 2021·5 min readStudy Finds Potential Causality Between Blood Clot Factors and Migraine With AuraFour coagulation measures were associated with migraine with aura. These hemostatic factors may have a causal role in migraine with aura.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 5, 2021·4 min readA Possible Novel Migraine TherapyFindings suggest developing HDAC6 inhibitors could be a novel new therapeutic avenue for the treatment of migraines.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·February 23, 2021·3 min readExercise May Reduce Migraine TriggersMigraine 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
