An infusion of the local anesthetic Lidocaine may provide relief to patients with chronic migraines that do not respond to other medications.
Researchers discover a link between the dynamics of seizures and spreading depression associated with migraine auras.
Researchers report children and teens with migraines appear to have mild deficiencies in vitamin D, riboflavin and coenzyme Q10.
A new study reveals men who experience migraines have higher levels of estrogen than men who do not suffer the debilitating headaches.
A significant association has been discovered between migraine diagnoses and dementia in women.
Women who experience migraines while pregnant are at increased risk of miscarriage, caesarean sections, preterm labor and delivering babies with low birth weight.
A new study published in Brain reports an increased risk of stroke in those who suffer from migraines with aura, but found no evidence of heightened stroke risk for people who suffered from migraines alone.
CGRP, a protein associated with migraine pain, appears to act differently between sexes. Researchers say a female-specific mechanism of downstream CGRP receptor activation is likely to contribute to the higher prevalence of migraine in women.
Researchers have identified causal genetic links to three blood metabolite levels that increase migraine risks.
Women who suffer from migraines have a slightly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and strokes in later life, a new study reports.
According to researchers, people who suffer from migraines have higher sodium concentrations in their cerebrospinal fluid.
Migraines significantly increase the risk of developing all types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
