migraine

Migraine sufferers have more nitrate-reducing microbes in their mouths

Posted in Medicine on 23rd Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

"perhaps there are connections between what people are eating, their microbiomes and their experiences with migraine."

Migraine may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

Posted in Science on 5th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller

Research has shown that migraine, especially when it occurs with an aura, is associated with an increased risk of stroke.

Migraine may permanently change brain structure

Posted in Medicine on 19th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

The study found that migraine raised the risk of brain lesions, white matter abnormalities and altered brain volume compared to people without the disorder.

Migraine-preventing drugs might be on the horizon

Posted in Medicine on 13th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

Soon there might be a medication that can reduce the chance of getting a migraine, or even stop it once its started.

New Nerve Drugs May Finally Prevent Migraine Headaches

Posted in Science on 23rd Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller

The cause of migraine headaches has eluded scientists for centuries. Now a theory blaming one nerve has led to drugs that prevent attacks.