Migraine

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Keeping migraine at bay!

The intensity of the pain is reduced as certain exercises help boost circulation and improve blood flow to the brain : yoga expert Mansi G

05 Feb 2021 11:58 AM

Fortification of dairy products with phytosterols and omega-3 fatty acids appears to constitute a suitable strategy for improving cardiometabolic risk biomarkers. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Milk consumption can pevent chronic diseases

Daily intake of milk may reduce risk of frailty and sarcopenia in elderly.

09 Sep 2019 9:17 AM

This study only included participants aged between 60 and 80 years, thus potentially introducing a bias into the statistical analyses. (Photo: ANI)

Can migraine increase risk of dementia at old age?

Studies reveal that migraine diagnoses positively associated with dementia.

15 Aug 2019 10:15 AM

These findings suggest that the impact of caffeinated beverages on headache risk was only apparent for three or more servings on that day and that patients with episodic migraine did not experience a higher risk of migraine when consuming one to two caffeinated beverages per day. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Three cups of coffee enough to brew up episodic migraine

Those with episodic migraine may want to watch their coffee intake.

09 Aug 2019 9:04 AM

Consuming more than 3 cups of coffee can trigger migraine. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

More than 3 cups of coffee per day can induce migraine

A beloved beverage all over the world, coffee comes with its own limitations.

08 Aug 2019 6:47 PM

The triggering factors for migraine in Indian patients are sleep deprivation, irregular diet and lack of exercise.

The bane of migraine

Known as the ‘Mother of all headaches’, migraine symptoms can range from moderate to debilitating, lasting for a few hours or days at a time.

17 Sep 2018 12:23 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Migraine not just a headache but a neurological disorder, experts say

The precise cause of a migraine is still unclear

07 Sep 2018 2:26 PM

Migraine three times more common in women: Study

Women and men seek and receive treatment for migraine differently.

30 Aug 2018 10:08 AM

Oestrogen is also known to cause migraines in women (Photo: Pixabay)

Men suffering from migraines have higher chances of facing issues in bed

The severe headaches with vomiting and sensitivity to sound and light affect a fifth of all women but only one in 15 men.

28 Jun 2018 2:36 PM

Women the world over endure the sheer agony of period pains, month in, month out and it is only now doctors have put those cramps into clear perspective. (Photo: Pixabay)

Period pains are as painful as a heart attack or migraine, doctor reveals

Severe period pains can be a sign of more serious conditions including endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease, says researchers.

01 Mar 2018 1:14 PM

Accoridng to researchers accumulating evidence supports that migraine should be considered as a risk factor for most cardiovascular diseases in both men and women.

Migraine ups risk of cardiovascular diseases, says study

While migraines are linked to increased risk of heart attacks, study shows headaches may also be tied to other cardiovascular problems.

10 Feb 2018 8:12 AM

Around one billion people worldwide are affected by migraine, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Migraine may increase risk of heart attack, stroke: study

People with migraine often use anti- inflammatory drugs, which are associated with increased risks of heart problems.

01 Feb 2018 8:04 PM

The terror survivors were much more likely to have daily or weekly headaches than those with no exposure (Photo: AFP)

Terror attack survivors more likely to suffer frequent migraines

The teens who had been exposed to terror were four times more likely to have migraines.

15 Dec 2017 7:39 PM

An antibody therapy against key inflammatory molecule involved in migraines reduces the number of headaches in chronic migraine patients. (Photo: Pixabay)

New drug may stop migraines before they start: study

Researchers also looked at how well the therapy worked relative to each patients headache burden.

03 Dec 2017 6:46 PM

The drugs are the first preventive medicines developed specifically for migraines. (Photo: Pixabay)

New, long-acting drugs hold hope for millions suffering from migraines, cut down frequency

The patient will know quickly if this is a drug for them and if not, move on to something else.

30 Nov 2017 2:01 PM

Ketamine may hold promise as a treatment for migraine headaches in patients who have failed other treatments. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ketamine may treat migraine unresponsive to other medications

Drug is used to induce general anaesthesia but also provides powerful pain control for patients with painful conditions in lower doses.

23 Oct 2017 8:26 AM

Headaches increases risk of depression: Study

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19 Oct 2017 3:35 PM

Hormones have often not been prescribed for migraine sufferers because of the association between exogenous estrogen use and an increased risk of stroke in women who have migraines. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hormone treatment safe for women suffering from migraines, finds study

Migraine headaches are common among women, but due to various health risks can be challenging to treat in the elderly.

14 Oct 2017 11:27 AM

Chronic migraine patients are thrice more likely to suffer jawbone disorder

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24 Sep 2017 12:44 PM

Migraine is a serious and debilitating neurological disease affecting 1 billion people worldwide. (Photo: AFP)

Financial stress may increase risk of migraine in people

When faced with financial stress odds of having migraine type headaches in people increased.

04 Sep 2017 9:45 AM

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