by Sue Robbins | Feb 8, 2016 | Migraine
A team of researchers from the Medical University of Vienna is investigating new therapies to treat light sensitivity, which causes migraine in many people. For some migraineurs, normal levels of daylight send them to darkened rooms during an attack. They are also...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 21, 2016 | Migraine
A National Headache Foundation survey found that 30% of migraine sufferers report that their diet may be related to their migraine attacks. The following are four foods and beverages that may cause headaches for some and simple swaps that might help reduce the risk of...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 11, 2016 | Migraine
Many things can set off a migraine: loud noises, lack of sleep, stress, even eating a hotdog. The long list of possible triggers has made it difficult for doctors and researchers to figure out how and why migraines occur in the brain. Now, a systematic review of...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 23, 2015 | Migraine
A former migraineur believes eliminating caffeine from her diet five years ago has kept her headache free. She had been in the habit of having one cup of coffee in the morning that was made of half strength caffeine (half-caf), followed by a glass of iced tea at...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 20, 2015 | Adolescents and Children, Migraine
Findings from Nationwide Children’s Hospital physicians find that headaches increase in fall in children. It’s a trend that may be due to back-to-school changes in stress, routines and sleep. Common triggers include poor hydration, and prolonged screen...