by Sue Robbins | Dec 9, 2019 | Migraine
Aspirin, in high doses from 900 to 1300 mg, was shown to be an effective and safe treatment option for acute migraine headaches, with further research showing its potential efficacy in preventing recurrent migraine headaches through lower doses of 81 to 325 mg,...
by Sue Robbins | Dec 7, 2019 | Migraine
The ponytail has long been a stylish and convenient hairdo. But it can also be a real pain. Studies have suggested that repeated ponytail wear can cause alopecia, and the style has been at the center of a few viral hair controversies (and humorous gaffes). In...
by Sue Robbins | Dec 5, 2019 | Migraine
A recent overview of systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for migraines found the methodological quality of the studies insufficient. The research aimed to compare the effects of acupuncture, as...
by Sue Robbins | Dec 4, 2019 | Migraine
About 10% of the world population suffers from migraine headaches, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. To alleviate migraine pain, people are commonly treated with opioids. But, while opioid treatment can provide temporary pain...
by Sue Robbins | Dec 2, 2019 | Migraine
Whether reducing light exposure could decrease headache frequency is unclear, said the investigators. PHILADELPHIA—The level of exposure to white light is associated with acute risk of headache onset in patients with episodic migraine, according to research...
