Migraines Headaches News & Features

The FDA has approved the third of a new type of migraine drug to prevent migraine in adults.

The FDA in May approved a first self-injectable drug, erenumab (Aimovig), made by Amgen and Novartis. It's now offered as once-monthly 70- or 140-milligram prefilled autoinjectors.

Results of new research suggest that changing levels of the female sex hormone estrogen make cells around a key nerve in the head and connected blood vessels more sensitive to migraine triggers, scientists say. And that increases migraine risk.

Could Estrogen Play a Role in Men's Migraines? By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Many women with migraines have headaches triggered by hormonal fluctuations. Now a small study hints that estrogen could play a role in men's migraines, too.The study of 39 men found that those with migraines had higher estrogen levels, on average, than men who were migraine-free.On the other hand, both groups of men had similar testosterone levels. For the migraine group, that meant the overall testosterone-to-estrogen ratio was lower.Researchers said the study, while small, points to the importance of

Previous studies have shown that treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, stress management, relaxation techniques and biofeedback may reduce migraine symptoms by 50 percent or more.

Galcanezumab cut in half the number of days that most patients suffered from a migraine in a month, and did so without significant side effects,  researchers reported.

The FDA has approved the first in a new class of migraine drugs, called CGRP inhibitors, that aim to head off fight painful migraine headaches before they start.

The highest rate of migraines is among people of European descent, who also have the highest rate of the cold-adaptive genetic variant, the study authors said.

Researchers found that the injected drug, called erenumab, could prevent migraines if other treatments fail to do so.

Self-administered magnetic pulses from a hand-held device may help head off debilitating migraines, researchers report.

Migraine patients could also face an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, blood clots and irregular heart rates, a new study suggests.

Norwegian researchers examined the aftermath of a 2011 terrorist attack on a summer camp in Norway that left 69 people dead and 33 severely wounded. Most of the dead were teenagers.

The drugs were designed specifically to target a pathway believed to be important in these headaches.

Non-narcotic drug far more effective in new study

Heightened risk of stroke not borne out in preliminary study

From migraines to psoriasis to depression, researchers are looking at new ways to use light therapy.

Addictive painkillers should be treatment of last resort, headache expert says

Alternative treatment yielded better results in emergency room patients

New migraine drugs avoid the risky effects of current treatments on the heart. Other new therapies use electrical pulses to stop headaches.

Even in the best relationships, good communication can fall short. But when it comes to migraine treatment, there are steps that you and your doctor can take to make sure you both stay on the same page.

You're just trying to help, but there are some things your friend with migraines would like you to quit doing.

Study found risk increased in both obese and underweight people

If you’re having migraines after a period of remission, there’s good news: A few easy steps can bring relief again. Check out this advice from migraine experts.

Problem also more likely in men and patients under 39, though chances are still low

But one headache expert says procedure not without risks, pain relief not significantly better than meds