Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
“Allergists Offer Reassurance Regarding Potential Allergic Reactions to Covid-19 Vaccines” from Science Daily
Reports of possible allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines produced by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, both recently approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have raised public concern. A team of experts led by allergists at...
“Headache May Be An Early, Isolated Feature of Covid-19” from Neurology Advisor
Headache may be one of the earliest symptoms of coronavirus disease (COVID)-19, and identifying patients with the characteristic features may help to provide early isolation and treatment, according to study results published in Headache. While headache is a common...
“Covid-19 Side Effect: A Headache That Lasts Longer Than the Virus” from Hartford HealthCare
A headache is one of the first signs of COVID-19 virus, but it’s now also being recognized as a symptom that lingers long after the illness is over. Dr. Valeriya Klats, a neurologist and headache specialist with the Hartford HealthCare (HHC) Ayer Institute Headache...
“Biohaven Eyes Mid-2021 for Migraine Prevention Drug Launch” from CNBC Money Report
"I hope that in six months or so from now that we will be the first oral CGRP with the indication for the prevention of migraine," Biohaven Pharmaceutical CEO Vlad Coric told CNBC. "Patients deserve to know that they can also prevent their next episode and not wait...
“Don’t Let the Pandemic Stop Your Shots” from The New York Times
Even as older adults await the coronavirus vaccine, many are skipping the standard ones. That’s not wise, health experts say. Peggy Stein, 68, a retired teacher in Berkeley, Calif., skipped a flu shot this year. Her reasoning: “How could I get the flu if I’m being so...
“Can Allergies Cause Headaches?” from Medical News Today
Hay fever and sinus pressure may cause headaches. However, this pain is not a typical allergy symptom. Two types of headaches are associated with allergies: sinus headaches and migraine headaches. Overall, it is important to consult a doctor if headaches are...
“Playing Through the Pain: Serena Williams recounts Long Struggle With Migraine” from Yahoo! News
Serena Williams has revealed that she was often defeating two opponents at once while achieving tennis greatness during her legendary career. Williams, 38, told People she has been struggling with periodic migraines since her 20s, often playing through them on her way...
“I Tried a Migraine Elimination Diet and This is What Happened” from Healthline
I never would have realized what foods were triggers for me without giving my brain the chance to calm down. Yogurt, parmesan… nuts?! My jaw practically dropped as I read through the list of foods to avoid on a migraine elimination diet. At the time, I was newly...
“New Nature Lover? It’s a COVID-19 Side Effect” from Science Daily
What does it take to get some people to go outside and experience nature? For some urban dwellers, it took the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say. The new study finds that 26% of people visiting parks during early months of the COVID-19 pandemic had rarely -- or never...
“Self-Care” from Migraine Buddy
When a migraine hits, there’s so much to take in at the same time—pain that never seems to end, not knowing what had triggered the attack, missing out on precious family time, feelings of desperation and loneliness, etc. Rough days like these can be hard to get by and...