Migraines Headaches Medical Reference

For most, migraines mean things like head pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. For others, their rare type of migraine can bring many other things.

What happens during a migraine? Learn more about the phases that can happen before, during, and after migraine attacks.

Deal with migraine? Here’s how tracking your symptoms may help.

Learn about neuromodulation, a type of therapy that may ease migraine pain, prevent migraines, or end them faster without the side effects of medications

Find out why your head can suddenly hurt when you eat or drink something ice cold. And is it ever a serious problem?

Migraines can be relentless and very painful. But they also can set off other problems, including serious ones that can land you in the hospital.

Changing pressure on your brain from too much fluid -- or too little -- can lead to headaches. We take a look at high- and low-pressure headaches, how to tell the difference, and what you can do about them.

If you have migraines, especially migraines with aura, you may be at greater risk for heart disease. Learn the latest about the migraine-heart link.

The best way to deal with a migraine is to prevent the pain from starting. Here’s how to avoid triggers at home.

Stress and sleep issues have deep ties to migraines. Find out why and what you can do about them.

How to keep from getting waylaid by a migraine when you’re on the road.

Find out if breathing exercises and oxygen therapy can help you manage cluster headaches.

Learn the difference between migraine with and without aura, and about the connection between migraine and stroke.

Which medication will help stop you from getting migraines? Here's some information to help you decide.

While we don't know the root cause of migraine, today's treatments target the things we know play a role in the process to help stop an attack before it starts

Here's what's in your toolkit to help you feel better faster when you're hit with an unwelcome, painful attack.

Headaches can be tricky to treat, but don’t lose hope. The right doctor can help you figure out what’s making your head pound -- and get you some much needed relief.

Hormones can trigger headaches and migraines in women. Find out what you can do about them.

If you or your loved has migraine headaches, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be an option. Learn about how TMS works, whether it’s effective, and if you or your loved one would be a good candidate.

Dealing with migraines can be a challenge. But having them at work can really be tough. Identify your migraine triggers and have a plan so you know what to do when headaches strike on the job.

About 1 in 5 kids get headaches, including migraines. Learn how to treat them at home and when you need to see a doctor.

While medicine may help with migraine pain, it doesn’t work for everyone and can have serious side effects. Could alternative treatments like acupuncture, acupressure, or a daith piercing work for you?

Migraines can be really can be scary for kids. Learn how you can ease the pain for your child -- and you.

Dealing with migraine can be tricky when you're not at home. Learn how to prepare for and even prevent it when you're out and about.

Take steps to be prepared when migraines disrupt your life. Have a plan in place and know what to do when headaches interfere with everyday living.