The incidence of depression is higher in women suffering from migraines, a new study has demonstrated. The work examined thousands of women, and found that those having a history of any type of migraine had a 40% greater chance of developing depression. The finding suggests that there may be a common cause between the two… [Continue Reading]
Correlation Found Between Suffering from Migraines and Depression
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Search for Genetic Causes of Migraines Underway
June 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Migraines run in families, suggesting the condition has a genetic component. The search is underway for genes that are linked to a predisposition to the attacks, as researchers recently discussed at a scientific meeting on the topic of migraine. The discovery of a gene for migraine holds great promise in the quest for new approaches… [Continue Reading]
Drugs to Prevent Migraines After Warning Signs Under Development
June 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Because many sufferers experience visual symptoms before a migraine, researchers are trying to develop medications that can ward off the attacks. One class of drugs, triptans, has been established as effective to prevent migraines when taken when warning symptoms begin, and researchers discussed the biology of migraines and their treatment at a scientific meeting last… [Continue Reading]
Key Locations for Botox Injections Mapped to Treat Migraines
May 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Injection of Botox, which is a toxin that paralyzes muscles, is gaining popularity as a treatment for migraine. Researchers have determined the anatomical locations on the head and neck where injection of the toxin best treats the disease. Scientists at the University of Granada have confirmed that injecting a local anesthetic or botulinum toxin (botox)… [Continue Reading]
Surgery for Migraine Reduces Severity and Frequency of Headaches
February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Relieving the pressure on nerves in the face can ease migraine headaches, researchers have found. It was known that for some patients, Botox treatments, which paralyzes nerves, caused an improvement in the severity and frequency of migraines. Now, surgeons have developed techniques to give more permanent relief. Surgery to “deactivate” migraine headaches produces lasting good… [Continue Reading]
Gene Associated With Common Migraines Discovered
September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
An international study has identified a gene associated with common migraines. Their findings show that a mutation in the KCNK18 gene inhibits the function of a protein called TRESK. TRESK normally plays a key role in nerve cell communication. This study may have implications for people who suffer from recurrent headaches, which include more than… [Continue Reading]
Behavioral Migraine Management Gives Sufferers a Confidence Boost
September 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
For severe migraine sufferers, psychological treatments build on the benefits of drug therapy, according to a new study by Elizabeth Seng and Dr. Kenneth Holroyd. Their comparison of the effects of various treatment combinations for severe migraine – drug therapy with or without behavioral management – shows that those patients receiving the behavioral management program… [Continue Reading]
Researchers Identify Genetic Risk Factor Associated With Migraine
August 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Investigators from the International Headache Genetics Consortium, a world-wide collaboration of researchers, have identified the first-ever genetic risk factor associated with common types of migraine. Researchers looked at genetic data of more than 50,000 people and found new insights into the triggers for migraines attacks, which commonly begin in puberty and but tend to affect… [Continue Reading]
Migraine with Aura Increases Risk of Death from Heart Disease and Stroke
August 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
According to research, individuals who suffer from migraines with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease or stroke. This is the first large population-based study showing a link between migraine and overall mortality as well as specific mortality. The findings… [Continue Reading]
Migraines and Headaches in Teens Linked to Smoking and Overweight
August 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
According to a study, teens who are overweight, get little exercise or who smoke may be more likely to have frequent headaches and migraines than teens with none of these factors. Teens with all three of the negative lifestyle factors were 3.4 times more likely to have frequent headaches than those with none of the… [Continue Reading]