by Sue Robbins | Jul 22, 2016 | 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...
by Sue Robbins | Jul 7, 2016 | Migraine
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...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 28, 2016 | Migraine
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...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 7, 2016 | Migraine
Migraine is the third most common disorder in the world and ranks 6th among more than 300 diseases when it comes to the burden it represents. “Determining the factors that trigger migraine attacks is an important, albeit difficult, step in managing...
by Sue Robbins | Apr 9, 2016 | Migraine
Joanna Klein, a writer for The New York Times” points out that a misconception still exists that migraines are psychological manifestations of women’s inability to manage stress and emotions. She explains some of the history behind this notion, and the...
