http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/headaches/ Learn about migraine headache symptoms and treatment. Read the latest research on the various types of headaches such as migraine headaches, sinus headaches, and cluster headaches, among others. Find out the causes of headaches and how to get relief. en-us Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:05:01 EST Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:05:01 EST 60 http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/logosmall.gif http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/headaches/ For more science articles, visit ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091116094455.htm Pooling results from 21 studies, involving 622,381 men and women, researchers have affirmed that migraine headaches are associated with more than twofold higher chances of the most common kind of stroke: those occurring when blood supply to the brain is suddenly cut off by the buildup of plaque or a blood clot. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091116094455.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091030105026.htm Inflammatory response of brain cells -- as indicated by a molecular imaging technique -- could tell researchers more about why certain neurologic disorders, such as migraine headaches and psychosis in schizophrenic patients, occur and provide insight into how to best treat them, according to two new studies. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091030105026.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091025091142.htm In newly released research, 79 migraine sufferers were followed for at least five years after having undergone detection of migraine "trigger sites" and surgery. New data find promising outcomes for treating trigger sites surgically for migraine headaches resulting in elimination of pain for those afflicted with the condition. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091025091142.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091028090654.htm Migraine with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) is associated with a twofold increased risk of stroke, finds a new study. Further risk factors for stroke among patients with migraine are being a woman, being young, being a smoker and using estrogen-containing contraceptives. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091028090654.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091026152820.htm Birth control pills nearly double the risk of stroke, according to a new review article. For women who take the Pill and also smoke, have high blood pressure or have a history of migraine headaches, the stroke risk is even higher. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091026152820.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091018171808.htm Migraine sufferers, beware. You may be more prone to an alcohol-induced headache after a night of drinking, according to researchers. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091018171808.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090803122721.htm Two years after anterior cervical neck operations, patients who have arthroplasty or arthodesis can be expected to have significant improvement in their headache symptoms, new study suggests. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090803122721.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090817142737.htm Family quarrels and a lack of free time can promote headaches in children, according to researchers in Germany. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090817142737.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090813083455.htm People who consume high amounts of caffeine each day are more likely to suffer occasional headaches than those with low caffeine consumption, researchers in Norway have found. But, oddly enough, low caffeine consumption was associated with a greater likelihood of chronic headaches. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090813083455.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090811143546.htm A new study shows an investigational, orally-inhaled therapy is effective in treating migraines. The multi-center, phase three FREEDOM-301 trial for the orally-inhaled migraine therapy, LEVADEX, shows study participants had significant relief from symptoms such as pain, nausea and light and sound sensitivity when compared to placebo treatment. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090811143546.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090731085806.htm Migraine headaches are a drain -- not only on the estimated 30 million Americans who suffer from them, but on the economy, too. But according to a new study there is hope for severe and frequent migraine sufferers who can't find relief in conventional remedies. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090731085806.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090715174925.htm Most children who suffer from chronic daily headache may outgrow the disabling condition, according to new research. Nearly 1.5 percent of middle school children are affected by chronic daily headache, which includes chronic migraines and tension-type headaches. Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090715174925.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090709072427.htm The relationship between migraine headaches in women and a significant reduction in breast cancer risk has been confirmed in a follow-on study to landmark research published last year. The new study found a 26 percent reduced risk of breast cancer among both premenopausal and postmenopausal women with a clinical diagnosis of migraines. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090709072427.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090702170207.htm A similarity in brain disturbance between insects and people suffering from migraines, stroke and epilepsy points the way toward new drug therapies to address these conditions. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090702170207.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090624102257.htm Tobacco acts as a precipitating factor for headaches, specifically migraines. This is indicated in a study which shows that smokers have more migraine attacks and that smoking more than five cigarettes a day triggers this headache. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090624102257.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090623163647.htm Middle-aged women who had migraine headaches with aura (sensory disturbances, such as with vision, balance or speech) had a higher prevalence of brain lesions when they were older, compared to individuals without similar types of headaches. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090623163647.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090602083348.htm Researchers are calling for space headache to be established as a new secondary disorder after carrying out a study of 17 astronauts. Their study jettisons the theory that astronauts’ headaches are normally caused by space motion sickness, after showing that more than three-quarters of those studied had no connection. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090602083348.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090527162826.htm A pain condition common in people with migraines also has a high prevalence in patients with cluster headache, according to a new study. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090527162826.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090526152711.htm Patients living with migraine have strong reason for new optimism concerning a positive future. Two review articles and an accompanying editorial, "The Future of Migraine: Beyond Just Another Pill," in the current issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, are the basis for an ironic premise. Sat, 30 May 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090526152711.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090429182549.htm A new study examining the mechanism of a novel therapy that uses magnetic pulses to treat chronic migraine sufferers showed the treatment to be a promising alternative to medication. Mon, 04 May 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090429182549.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090501162805.htm Using EEG, ultrasound to examine blood flow velocity and questionnaires, researchers found physiological evidence of the likely mechanism underlying the common "caffeine withdrawal headache," as well as a surprise finding. Mon, 04 May 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090501162805.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090416102243.htm Many patients who suffer from migraines avoid taking aerobic exercise because they are afraid that the physical activity may bring on a serious migraine attack. Researchers have now developed an exercise program that can improve fitness among migraine sufferers without aggravating this painful condition. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090416102243.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090415074934.htm Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Behavior Therapy (BT) show some effect in helping the disability associated with chronic pain, according to a review. The researchers assessed the use of CBT and BT on chronic pain, mood, and disability. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090415074934.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090326141557.htm While physical exercise has been shown to trigger migraine headaches among sufferers, a new study describes an exercise program that is well tolerated by patients. The findings show that the program decreased the frequency of headaches and improved quality of life. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090326141557.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090310221820.htm Women who suffer migraines are at an increased risk of stroke during pregnancy as well as other vascular conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and blood clots, concludes a new study. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090310221820.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090311124018.htm New research is unraveling the complex brain mechanisms associated with disabling migraine headaches. The study reveals that perturbation of the delicate balance between excitation and inhibition may make the brain more vulnerable to migraine attacks. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090311124018.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090309161951.htm A study of more than 7,000 patients provides some of the first large-scale data on how environmental conditions -- weather, as well as air pollution -- influence headache pain. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090309161951.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090216175109.htm Reducing the frequency and severity of disabling migraines is crucial for quality of life. A new study finds significant improvement of migraine following catheter-based closure of patent foramen ovale -- a slight opening in the wall between the right and left atria. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090216175109.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090215151753.htm Using sleep or napping to cope with chronic pain caused by tension-type headaches could lead to chronic insomnia according to a new study. The study found that napping to relieve headache pain could serve as a behavioral link between headache and sleep disturbance. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090215151753.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090223221225.htm Many soldiers who experienced mild head trauma or a blast exposure while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan are returning to the United States with headaches, according to a new study. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090223221225.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090216164505.htm New research looks at whether a gene variant may affect the link between migraine and stroke or heart attacks. The study involved 25,000 women who answered a questionnaire about their history of migraines and migraines with aura. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090216164505.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090212161812.htm Overweight people who are between the ages of 20 and 55 may have a higher risk of experiencing migraine headaches, according to a new study. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090212161812.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090120204801.htm Headache sufferers can benefit from acupuncture, even though how and where acupuncture needles are inserted may not be important. Two separate systematic reviews by Cochrane Researchers show that acupuncture is an effective treatment for prevention of headaches and migraines. But the results also suggest that faked procedures, in which needles are incorrectly inserted, can be just as effective. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090120204801.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081222221447.htm Familial hemiplegic migraine (FHM) is an inherited form of severe migraine that is accompanied by visual disturbances known as aura. As with other types of migraine, it affects women more frequently than men. New research in mice has now provided insight into events in the brain that lead to FHM and demonstrated that hormones produced by the ovaries increase susceptibility to FHM. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081222221447.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081210171857.htm With more and more people having brain MRIs for various reasons, doctors are finding people whose scans show signs of multiple sclerosis even though they have no symptoms of the disease. A new study published in Neurology found that a third of these people developed MS within an average of about five years. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081210171857.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081119092941.htm Scientists have determined that certain commonly-prescribed medications may have the unintended consequence of increasing the frequency of migraine attacks. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081119092941.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081106064348.htm Women who suffer from migraines may take at least some comfort in a recent, first-of-its-kind study that suggests a history of such headaches is associated with a significantly lower risk of breast cancer. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081106064348.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081103090845.htm There is a critical need to review current treatment strategies for the increasingly common problem of medication overuse headaches (MOH), according to a new research. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081103090845.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081009162741.htm A novel therapy using a miniature nerve stimulator instead of medication for the treatment of profoundly disabling headache disorders improved the experience of pain by 80-95 percent, according to a new study. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081009162741.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080915165814.htm People with migraines may also be more likely to develop blood clots in their veins, according to a new study. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080915165814.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080827164041.htm Two new studies show that migraine headaches are very common among US military personnel, yet the condition is frequently underdiagnosed. The studies, appearing in Headache, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Headache Society, examine the incidence among soldiers within 10 days of returning from a 1-year combat tour in Iraq , as well as US Army officer trainees. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080827164041.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080730164320.htm Women who experience migraine with aura appear to be at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke if they have a certain gene, according to a study published in Neurology. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080730164320.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080723190514.htm Sports-related concussions in young athletes frequently go unrecognized, and often do not receive proper respect for the potential seriousness that even a mild injury may have, according to a pediatric sports medicine specialist. With more high-profile athletes describing their postconcussive symptoms, awareness is at an all-time high. An explosion in research about concussions in the past five years has increased understanding of how serious concussions may be. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080723190514.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080721162316.htm Taking the epilepsy drug topiramate alone or along with other epilepsy drugs during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects, according to a study in Neurology. Research has shown that many epilepsy drugs increase the risk of birth defects, but little research had been done on topiramate. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080721162316.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080715204841.htm Two types of oxygen therapy could some help for adults who suffer from disabling migraine and cluster headaches. Reviewers concluded that hyperbaric treatment might give some relief for migraine headache and that oxygen therapy at normal room pressure might provide similar relief for cluster headache. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080715204841.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080707161437.htm A combination drug taken within an hour after the start of a migraine is effective in relieving symptoms, according to research published in Neurology. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080707161437.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080630173930.htm By studying a rare, inherited form of migraine, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have found clues to the biological basis of the painful, debilitating disorder. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080630173930.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080626075513.htm A novel electronic device designed to "zap" away migraine pain before it starts has proven to be the next form of relief for those suffering from the debilitating disease, according to a study conducted at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080626075513.htm