October 28, 2015 Study identifies when headaches during pregnancy may be cause for concern Aches and pains during pregnancy aren’t uncommon, but a new study suggests pregnant mothers may have cause to worry about headaches under certain circumstances.
October 28, 2015 'Exploding head syndrome' actually exists, experts say OK, it doesn't involve one's head literally exploding, but "exploding head syndrome" is no joke, say experts.
October 28, 2015 Botox not effective in reducing certain types of headaches Research published in Wednesday’s issue of the Journal of American Medical Association suggests while Botox may be helpful in reducing chronic migraines, it does not appear to prevent episodic migraines or chronic tension-type headaches, when compared to a placebo
October 27, 2015 Doctors remove 8 tapeworm eggs from woman’s brain A Texas woman suffering from debilitating headaches after a trip to Mexico was stunned when she learned the source of her pain: tapeworms that had burrowed into her brain.
October 27, 2015 Energy efficient light bulbs could pose UV-risk to skin, trigger migraines Starting in January, traditional incandescent bulbs will be on their way out the door, and newer compact fluorescents (CFLs) and LED bulbs will be lighting up. While this move is ultimately meant to conserve the nation’s available energy, broader use of CFLs may actually come with some unwanted health risks – most notably in regards to people’s skin.
October 27, 2015 Migraine treatment using X-ray guidance may hold potential for relief Preventive treatment for migraines has eluded doctors for decades: In the last 50 years, no new treatment has been pinpointed to alleviate the debilitating condition, which affects nearly 18 percent of the U.S. population.
October 27, 2015 NFL, FIFA join forces to evaluate concussions Medical officials from the NFL, FIFA and other sports organizations are banding together to look into better ways to identify, manage and treat concussions.
October 27, 2015 New technique helps find hidden consciousness in coma patients Some patients who are in a coma may be aware of their surroundings even though they can't visibly communicate with others, and now, scientists have found a new way to help identify these patients.
October 27, 2015 Frequent headaches and migraines? It could be stress New research lends evidence to the commonly held belief that stress leads to headaches.
October 27, 2015 6 ways to prevent migraines A bad migraine can ruin your day—or week. Here’s how to stop these headaches before they start.