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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 -
Toward the First Nose Drops to Treat Brain Cancer
September 22, 2010 Scientists are reporting the development and successful initial testing of a new form of methotrexate -- the mainstay anticancer drug -- designed to be given as nose drops rather than injected. It ... > 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 -
Head Start for Migraine Sufferers
September 2, 2010 Psychological migraine treatment gives sufferers a confidence boost in their ability to self-manage their symptoms. For severe migraine sufferers, psychological treatments build on the benefits of ... > full story -
First Genetic Link to Common Migraine Exposed
August 29, 2010 Researchers have found the first ever genetic risk factor associated with common types of migraine. The team found that patients with the DNA variant have a significantly greater risk for developing ... > full story -
Migraine Sufferers Have Higher Risk of Dying from Heart Disease and Stroke, Research Finds
August 24, 2010 Individuals who suffer from migraines with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease or stroke, according ... > full story -
Headaches in Teens Tied to Overweight, Smoking and Lack of Exercise
August 18, 2010 Teens who are overweight, get little exercise or who smoke may be more likely to have frequent headaches and migraines than teens with none of these factors, according to a new ... > full story -
Simple Massage Relieves Chronic Tension Headache, Study Finds
July 8, 2010 Researchers in Spain have shown that the psychological and physiological state of patients with tension headache improves within 24 hours after receiving a 30-minute ... > full story -
REM Sleep Deprivation Plays a Role in Chronic Migraine
June 23, 2010 New research shows that sleep deprivation leads to changes in the levels of key proteins that facilitate events involved in the underlying pathology of ... > full story -
Abnormal Brain Activity in Migraineurs Is Not Restricted to Attacks
June 23, 2010 Typically, migraine is considered to be an episodic disorder with discrete attacks of headache. But new research has found increased network activity -- stronger functional connectivity -- ... > full story
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