Drug Prices

It is ludicrous that we(in the US) have to put up with prices 5 to 10X what they cost in other countries; the reasons that drug companies state for these prices are not correct; generic companies cite Rand D, and how much it costs to market drugs9they have no R and d:...
The Premonitory Phase of Migraine

The Premonitory Phase of Migraine

The yawning, fatigue, photophobia, hunger, and other symptoms of premonitory phase of migraine are providing important new clues to the disorder’s underlying pathophysiology and potential new drug targets, according to a presentation at the annual meeting of the...
Is It Really a Migraine?

Is It Really a Migraine?

According to the American Headache Society, nearly 90% of self-diagnosed “sinus headaches” are actually migraines. And, there’s a difference between episodic and chronic migraine. Why does that matter? Treatments vary depending on the cause of your...
Giving the ‘Green Light’ to Migraine Relief

Giving the ‘Green Light’ to Migraine Relief

A new study sheds light – literally – on a potential means of easing migraine pain. Researchers in Boston exposed 69 migraine patients to different colors of light. They found that while blue light exacerbated headache pain, a narrow spectrum of...
“What’s Really Causing That Red Wine Headache”

“What’s Really Causing That Red Wine Headache”

Setting aside those who suffer routinely from migraines or someone who tied one too many on the night before, even people not normally prone to headaches can sometimes feel the effect after a simple glass or two of red wine. Sulfites often get the blame for causing...

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