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Migraine more common in women with MS

Women who suffer from migraine headaches appear to be at much higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) than women...

Migraine drugs don't up birth defect risk: study

A study in nearly 70,000 pregnant women has found no link between migraine drugs called triptans and the risk of birth defects....

Migraines tied to risks of heart attack, stroke

People who suffer migraines may have a higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those without the painful headaches, research...

NSAIDs may beat acetaminophen for menstrual cramps

The class of painkillers that includes ibuprofen and naproxen seems to work well against menstrual cramps, and may be more...

It's true: Humidity, rain linked to kids' headaches

Many people with chronic headaches believe that weather changes trigger their woes. Turns out they may be right, suggest...

Could Vioxx cousin prevent religious fast headache?

Every year, millions of observant Jews fast on their holiest day, Yom Kippur, and millions of Muslims fast for the month...

For some, 3D movies a pain in the head

Movie buffs and sports fans looking to 3D televisions for the ultimate home theater experience may want to get their eyes...

Facial pain often severe, but not common

The various forms of recurrent facial pain can sometimes be debilitating, but are fortunately relatively uncommon, according...

Lack of sleep a headache for moms-to-be

Here's another reason for pregnant women to get a good night's sleep. In a study, researchers found a link between too little...

Acetaminophen could up asthma, wheezing risk

An analysis of 19 studies provides additional evidence of increased asthma risk in children and adults given acetaminophen....

Injured, stressed veterans suffer more headaches

Veterans who suffered physical injuries or developed post-traumatic stress disorder after combat in Iraq or Afghanistan may...

Combo pill an option for diabetes-related nerve pain

A single pill containing the pain relievers tramadol and acetaminophen is as effective as the drug gabapentin for treating...

Polluted air may give you a headache

Have a headache and don't know why? It could be high levels of air pollution. A study from the densely populated Santiago...

Paracetamol dampens infant vaccine effect: study

Giving paracetamol to babies to prevent fever after routine vaccinations may reduce the effect of the shots themselves, Czech...

Headaches in kids may resolve over time

Most children who suffer chronic daily headaches may outgrow the disabling condition, a long-term study hints. "Our results...

Migraine patch works in late-stage study

An experimental skin patch that delivers the powerful migraine drug sumatriptan through the skin eased migraine symptoms...

Kids' chronic headaches often improve with time

Many teenagers with chronic headaches may see the problem wane as they get older, a study published Wednesday suggests. Between...

Breast cancer risk lower in migraine sufferers

For women there may be one good thing about having migraines: a reduced risk of breast cancer. In a study of more than 9,000...

Drug curbs severe facial pain: study

Results of a small study suggest that the drug pregabalin (sold as Lyrica) can reduce stabbing facial pain and other symptoms...

Drug companies defend combo acetaminophen

Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble and other makers of acetaminophen products said on Monday cough and cold medicines containing...

Transdermal formulation of migraine drug effective

The results of studies in healthy volunteers indicate that a new iontophoretic transdermal system, designed to deliver sumatriptan...

Combo treatment relieves migraine, painful periods

For women who suffer from menstrual migraines, menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) and other menstrual symptoms, combination...

Migraines linked to stroke-like brain lesions

Findings from a study in Iceland suggests that migraine headaches in middle age may give rise to permanent brain damage later...

Acupuncture relieves acute migraine pain

There's scientific evidence that acupuncture may help migraine sufferers. In a clinical trial involving patients with acute...

First period doesn't boost girls' headaches

Headaches -- especially migraines -- have less to do with the onset of menstrual periods than previously believed, according...

Mild trauma linked to headaches in soldiers

Nearly half of U.S. soldiers returning from combat who receive specialized care for headaches have a history of mild head...

Pain drugs to carry stronger warnings: FDA

Over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol and Advil will carry new, bolder warnings about the risk of liver damage...

Past trauma worsens disability from facial pain

People suffering from orofacial pain and headache who have a history of traumatic life events are much more disabled by their...

Post-traumatic stress common in migraine sufferers

Adults who suffer migraine headaches are more apt to have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than the general population,...

Migraine-free aerobics possible: study

People who suffer from migraine headaches can participate in cycling or similar moderate-intensity aerobic exercise without...

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