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Study Suggests a Relationship Between Migraine Headaches in Children and a Common Heart Defect
March 31, 2011 Roughly 15% of children suffer from migraines, and approximately one-third of these affected children have migraines with aura, a collection of symptoms that can include weakness, blind spots, and ... > full story -
Weight Loss Surgery Can Significantly Improve Migraines, Study Finds
March 28, 2011 Obese migraine sufferers reported post-operative improvements in headache frequency, severity, and disability. Findings suggest weight loss may be an important part of a migraine treatment plan for ... > full story -
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Migraine Rates Up for No Apparent Reason, Norwegian Study Finds
March 21, 2011 Migraine rates in a comprehensive Norwegian health study have climbed by one percent in a decade, which may not sound like much, but could mean 45,000 more migraine sufferers in Norway -- and if the ... > full story -
Migraine Surgery Offers Good Long-Term Outcomes, Study Finds
February 2, 2011 Surgery to "deactivate" migraine headaches produces lasting good results, with nearly 90 percent of patients having at least partial relief at five years' follow-up, researchers report. In about 30 ... > full story -
Migraines and Headaches Present No Risk to Cognitive Function, Study Finds
January 19, 2011 Significant and repetitive headaches are associated with a greater prevalence of small lesions in the brain, which are detectable by MRI imaging. However, they do not increase the risk of cognitive ... > full story -
Women With Migraine With Aura Have Better Outcomes After Stroke
November 30, 2010 Women with a history of migraine headache with aura (transient neurological symptoms, mostly visual impairments) are at increased risk of stroke. However, according to new research, stroke events in ... > full story -
Preventive Medication, Behavior Management Skills Help Combat Frequent Migraines
October 11, 2010 The combination of preventive medication and behavioral changes offered significant relief for 77 percent of the individuals enrolled in a study aimed at combating frequent, disabling migraine ... > full story -
Ibuprofen Offers Relief for Many With Migraine Headaches
October 6, 2010 For many people suffering from migraine headaches, over-the-counter ibuprofen -- Advil and Motrin are well-known brands -- might be enough to relieve the ... > full story -
Gene Linked to Common Form of Migraine Discovered
September 27, 2010 An international study has identified a gene associated with common migraines. Their findings show that a mutation in the KCNK18 gene inhibits the function of a protein called TRESK. TRESK normally ... > full story -
Giving Aspirin Via IV Is Safe and Effective for Severe Headache, Study Finds
September 20, 2010 A new study shows that aspirin, given intravenously (IV), may be a safe and effective option for people hospitalized for severe headache or migraine, undergoing medication ... > full story
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