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“Neuroscientists Shed a New Light on the Mechanisms Responsible for Familial Migraine…” from Science Daily
Genetic malfunction of brain astrocytes triggers migraine Neuroscientists shed a new light on the mechanisms responsible for familial migraine: They show that a genetic dysfunction in specific brain cells of the cingulate cortex area strongly influences head pain...
“Treating Rebound Headaches With Early Preventative Meds Best Choice, Study Finds” from CNN Health
Treating rebound headaches with early preventative meds best choice, study finds By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Updated 1:56 PM ET, Tue May 26, 2020 Tyramine, a monoamine compound found in aged and fermented foods, has been linked to migraines. The compound is produced...
“For Older People, Reassuring News in the Statin Debate” from New York Times
For Older People, Reassuring News in the Statin Debate There is accumulating evidence that the benefits of statins far outweigh possible risks, and nearly all statins on the market are now available as inexpensive generics. Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, already...
“What Can Cause Stomach Pain and a Headache?” from Medical News Today
What can cause stomach pain and a headache? Headache and stomach pain are two symptoms of a wide range of medical conditions. Causes can include stress, migraines, and some infections. Stress Share on PinterestStress is a possible cause of stomach pain and a headache....
“US Cases of Depression Have Tripled During the COVID-19 Pandemic” from Medical News Today
US cases of depression have tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic A large study finds a dramatic increase in the number of adults in the United States reporting symptoms of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. Share on PinterestRecent data indicate that the number...
“In Hard Times, A Barrage of Ads Promises Peace of Mind” from The New York Times
In Hard Times, a Barrage of Ads Promises Peace of Mind Meditation apps, tinctures, stress-busting gummies — spending on commercials for all of them is rising amid the pandemic’s climbing death toll and economic strain. A lethal pandemic and widespread unemployment...
“Many Women Suffering From Severe Migraine Might Avoid Pregnancy, But Should They?” from Science Daily
Many women suffering from severe migraine might avoid pregnancy, but should they? A survey of 607 women who suffer from severe migraine found twenty percent of the respondents are currently avoiding pregnancy because of their migraines. The women avoiding pregnancy...
“Green Light Therapy Shown to Reduce Migraine Frequency, Intensity” from Science Daily
Green light therapy shown to reduce migraine frequency, intensity New research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences found that people who suffer from migraine may benefit from green light therapy, which was shown to reduce the frequency and intensity...
“How Flu Shots Can Help in the Fight Against COVID-19” from The New York Times
How Flu Shots Can Help in the Fight Against Covid-19 Experts worry that the two diseases could overwhelm the health care system and create a new shortage of hospital beds and personal protective equipment. While we anxiously await the development and approval of a...
“Researchers Identify Possible New Therapy for Concussion-Related Headaches” from News-Medical Life Sciences
Researchers identify possible new therapy for concussion-related headaches As she jumped to head a soccer ball during her junior year of college, Kelly Farrell collided skulls with a teammate. She later was diagnosed with a concussion, which proved to be severely...