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·July 12, 2017·2 min read

Why Tight Ponytails Can Cause Painful Headaches

Neurologists at the University of Michigan reveal why some people get headaches when wearing their hair in ponytails. According to researchers, ponytail headaches are an example of allodynia, a normal stimuli interpreted as painful. A lack of sleep and a predisposition to migraine are some factors that may make the experience of pain worse.

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·June 26, 2017·5 min read

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.

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·May 15, 2017·4 min read

Potential Risk of Common Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Discovered

Researchers detail possible adverse reactions, from stroke to depression, for a common medication given to help treat multiple sclerosis.

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·October 31, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Affirm Diet Can Impact Migraines

A new study confirms the impact some foods and drinks can have in triggering migraines.

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·September 1, 2016·3 min read

A Noninvasive Technique to Monitor Migraines

Researchers report amplified EEG can produce diagnostic results of brain waves associated with migraine and epilepsy non-invasively.

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·June 20, 2016·6 min read

New Insight Into The Cause of Migraine

A new study reports some genes associated with vascular problems are also associated with migraines.

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·June 14, 2016·4 min read

Migraines Could Be a Risk Marker For Stroke and Heart Attack

Women who suffer from migraines have a slightly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and strokes in later life, a new study reports.

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·June 10, 2016·2 min read

Many With Migraine Could Have Vitamin Deficiencies

Researchers report children and teens with migraines appear to have mild deficiencies in vitamin D, riboflavin and coenzyme Q10.

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·June 8, 2016·4 min read

New Drug to Prevent Migraine May Start to Work in Days

A new study reports a novel drug designed to treat migraine was associated with fewer headache hours for sufferers within 3 to 7 days following their first injection.

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·May 17, 2016·4 min read

Exposure to Narrow Band of Green Light Improves Migraine Symptoms

Exposing migraine sufferers to a narrow band of green light may help to reduce the severity of the headache, a new study reports.

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·May 3, 2016·2 min read

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.