Headache News

Migraine aura doubles stroke risk

Migraines accompanied by a blurring of vision known as "aura" double the risk of stroke, according to a new study.

Surgery may help for migraines

Surgery may be an effective treatment against severe migraines, a disabling condition affecting millions worldwide.

Pollution a real headache

Have a headache and don't know why? It could be high levels of air pollution.

Bad hangover for migraine sufferer

Migraine sufferers, beware. You may be more prone to an alcohol-induced headache after a night of drinking, according to new research.

Police, nurses get migraine help

Migraine experts are offering South African policemen and nurses affordable treatment for crippling headaches that make their stressful jobs even harder.

Plastic surgery to treat migraines

A plastic surgery technique might ease migraines; it targets facial muscles, nerves linked to headache, researchers explain.

Smokers get more migraines

Research has found that smokers have more migraine attacks, and that smoking more than five cigarettes a day triggers this headache.

Migraines linked to brain lesions

Findings from a study in Iceland suggests that migraine headaches in middle age may give rise to permanent brain damage later in life.

Acupuncture eases migraines

There's scientific evidence that acupuncture may help migraine sufferers.

Weatherman predicts headaches

Some people may be vulnerable to developing severe headaches when the temperature climbs or atmospheric pressure drops, a new study suggests.