Migraines Headaches News

The FDA is looking into the risk for serious burns and potential permanent scarring from a patch used to treat migraines, the agency said in a statement Thursday. WebMD explains.

Study sees big drop in levels of the female hormone in the days before menstruation

Researchers say it should be considered an independent risk factor for future heart trouble

Experimental light therapy finds it can ease sensitivity, pain for some patients

American Academy of Neurology issues new guideline on use of the drug

Women older than 35 appear most at risk, study finds

Study finds evidence of shared DNA, but more research is needed

Patients having visual disturbances or taking estrogen face increased odds, researchers suggest

Researchers say hormonal changes and painkiller overuse may be to blame

If you have asthma and occasionally get migraines, that may double your chances of eventually getting 15 or more these powerful headaches a month, a new study says. WebMD has the details.

Study suggests non-genetic factors may be what increases risk

Injectable medications appear promising in early trials, but more research needed

These are a poor choice, especially for children, doctors say

Many women have fewer headaches while expecting, experts say

Patients with one are more than twice as likely to have the other, study says

Therapy reduced pain level by about one-third for up to a month, study found

Findings will be basis of new guidelines on treatments for debilitating headaches

The headaches were tied to a doubling of odds for the facial paralysis, researchers say

Since both involve hormone levels, researchers suspected a possible connection

New treatments might aid those who can't tolerate medications

Study sees a connection, but actual risk is small; more study needed, researchers say

Eyelid surgery may help treat severe headaches, but not everyone's convinced

An expert's advice on how to deal with the painful condition

Review of two studies finds inconclusive evidence of success

Web survey suggests the condition influences marriage, parenting and family dynamics