Migraines Headaches News & Features

Even if we know all the right things to do, we’re still human. We may eat a bunch of chocolate or pull an all-nighter. And that can trigger a migraine.

Migraines can be occasional and unpredictable and chronic and long-term. After dealing with pain for a while, it can start to impact your mental and emotional health. A renewed focus on your mental well-being may help.

If you love playing in the dirt, you might be happy to hear there are herbs that may help your migraine. Check out these herbal remedies – some as old as time – that may provide relief from pain using plants.

“I’m starting to understand the relationship between food and my body,” says WebMD migraine blogger Michele Jordan.

For Michele Jordan, one of WebMD’s migraine bloggers, some of her favorite things – flowers and perfume – trigger her migraines. She didn’t let that stop her from enjoying her favorite scents on a recent trip to Paris.

Over the course of 30 years, Michele Jordan’s learned some important lessons on dealing with this often debilitating condition.

It’s understandable to want to do whatever it takes to make migraines stop. But some home remedies are better ideas than others.

Ketamine is not FDA-approved to treat migraine, but it shows some promise in some people. Read one person’s story.

March 30, 2023 — Researchers say they have found links between two types of headaches, migraines and cluster headaches, and the body’s internal clock, which could lead to better treatments.

March 10, 2023 — Clinical trials showed the nasal spray provided migraine relief within 15-30 minutes of use, with the relief lasting up to 48 hours in many patients.

A migraine diagnosis is a key part of your treatment plan. Here’s what to do if your doctor isn’t taking your pain seriously.

Learn which drugs may ease your pain ASAP when a migraine hits.

Find out what you can expect when taking OTC supplements for migraines.

We want to know how you found the cause of your migraines. Or if you’re still searching for the cause, what are your strategies?

Has your doctor dismissed your symptoms? Share how you deal with your doctor not taking you seriously.

Learn how you can manage migraine guilt with self care, grace, forgiveness, and stress reduction.

When a migraine attacks, how do you keep going? Share your strategies for managing migraine and moving forward.

Learn more about author Stephen King’s experience with migraines.

Learn everything you need to know about aspirin, acetaminophen, and their link to tinnitus.

Learn how to time your migraine medication to get the best results.

Learn how you can manage neck pain after Botox treatments for migraines and when to call the doctor.

Giving up alcohol and sugar can have positive effects on your migraine headaches.

Find out more about using Cefaly to prevent your migraines and what side effects to expect.

Avoiding the weather is hard to do, but preparing for a potential upcoming migraine can help you mediate some of the pain.

A woman with chronic migraine explains the steps she takes to get relief.

Here's how one woman found a combination of treatments, lifestyle changes, and therapy that worked for her.

People with chronic migraine share coping strategies and their best advice for living with the condition.

A headache expert explains how treatment innovations offer new ways to target chronic migraine.

Chronic migraine is a disabling condition that’s not your fault. Here's how to get others to understand that.

While drugs can't always relieve the pain, the right attitude can work wonders to improve your quality of life.

How one woman manages pain and unpredictability from day to day.

Find out how one man learned to deal with the uncertainties of his condition by reaching out to others.

Find out how you can prevent and treat vomiting in cycles from migraines.

Everything you need to know about vestibular migraines.

Does heat or cold work better for relieving your migraine? Answer this quick poll to get the conversation started.

Learn more about celebrities like Ben Affleck who have to deal with migraines.

Find out if meditating can help ease migraine pain.

Learn about the importance of hydrating to prevent and ease migraine symptoms.

Learn what you can do when your child has migraines.

Learn everything you need to know about erenumab (aimovig), a drug that helps many people move from chronic to episodic migraines.

Migraines may provide some evolutionary health benefits.

Use these tips to get the most helpful data from your migraine tracker.

Learn how to speak with your doctor about failed migraine treatments.

Learn how migraines affect tennis champion Serena Williams during her monthly menstrual cycle.

Learn about migraine medication Ubrelvy and how it helps treat these painful headaches.

Learn how deep breaths and medication can control migraine pain.

Find out how sleep affects your migraine symptoms.

Find out how the smartphone-controlled, electronic device Nerivio treats migraines.

If you suffer from migraines, you may be at a lower risk for Type 2 diabetes.