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·June 24, 2025·3 min read

GLP-1 Drug Cuts Migraine Days in Half

A new study finds that the diabetes drug liraglutide significantly reduced monthly migraine days in patients with obesity and chronic migraine. Participants reported an average of 11 fewer headache days per month, alongside improved disability scores and quality of life.

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·September 20, 2019·3 min read

Migraine sufferers needlessly enduring agonizing pain

Many people who suffer migraines are often diagnosed with other conditions. For those with a clinical diagnosis, many are unaware of treatment options available for pain and to slow the frequency of attacks.

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·August 14, 2018·3 min read

Why Do Women Get More Migraines?

Researchers report estrogen and other sex hormones may be responsible for the higher prevalence of migraines in women.

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·December 16, 2017·6 min read

After 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has Many

Following a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.

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·May 9, 2017·7 min read

Female Hormones May Trigger Headaches in Girls Battling Migraine

According to researchers, lower levels of progesterone was associated with higher incidences of migraines in older teen girls, while in younger teens, the opposite was true.

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·March 30, 2017·4 min read

Dopamine Levels Fall During Migraine Attacks

During a migraine attack, dopamine levels in the brain fall and fluctuate, a new study reports.

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·October 19, 2016·3 min read

Migraine Sufferers Have More Nitrate-Reducing Microbes in their Mouths

Researchers discovered migraine sufferers harbor significantly more microbes with the ability to modify nitrates than those who do not suffer migraine headaches.