By Jenifer GoodwinHealthDay Reporter SUNDAY, Aug. 29 (HealthDay News) — Having a particular variation of a gene on chromosome 8 may raise the risk of getting migraines, new research shows. While migraines have long been believed to have a genetic component, pinpointing specific genes has proven difficult, the researchers said. The current study is among the first to
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New Migraine Gene Discovered
Istockphoto By Roshini Rajapaksa, MD From Health magazine Q: I sometimes get a headache when I go to 3-D movies. Are these types of movies bad for me? A: Chances are you won’t suffer any long-term damage. But, honestly, there hasn’t been much research done on the topic, so we don’t know for sure. Current 3-D technology works by superimposing multiple flashing images on a screen.
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Embarrassing Questions: 3-D Movies Give Me Headaches! What’s the Deal?
WEDNESDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) — Adults who suffer migraines and were victims of childhood abuse or neglect face an increased risk for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, a new study suggests.
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Abuse May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke in Migraine Sufferers
MONDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) — A new German study links drinking and smoking to higher rates of migraine and tension headaches among teens and young adults. An estimated 5 to 15 percent of high school students surveyed reported suffering from migraines, and 15 to 25 percent said they have tension headaches. Migraines were
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Teen Headaches Tied to Alcohol, Coffee
Istockphoto From Health magazine Got a pounding head? Biofeedback may help reduce headache pain by up to 60 percent, says John Arena, PhD, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior at the Medical College of Georgia. The therapy involves being hooked up to sensors that provide real-time readings of body processes, like blood pressure and muscle tension, and learning how to affect them with stress-relieving techniques. To find a certified practitioner, visit the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America .
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A Natural Cure for Headaches
A drug under development could help patients with migraines, while an existing epilepsy drug might prevent the headaches from developing in the first place, new research suggests.
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New Migraine Drug Might Be Safer for Some
People who are uninsured or who are on Medicaid are much less likely to receive adequate care for their migraines than people who have private coverage.
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Finding Good Migraine Care a Headache for the Uninsured
An experimental handheld device that delivers pulses of magnetic energy to the back of the head may be effective at warding off migraines in some patients, according to a new study funded by the device’s manufacturer.
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Portable Device May Prevent Migraines
People with migraines are more likely to have heart attacks, a new study shows, but the exact reason why the two conditions are linked is still unclear.
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Migraine Linked to Increased Heart Attack Risk
People who tend to get migraines are also at risk for depression, and if you’re depressed, you’re more likely to get the killer headaches. A new study suggests that the link may be due to an underlying genetic propensity
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Migraines, Depression May Share Genetic Link
