Category: New Research

NEW STUDY – MRI shows brain abnormalities in migraine patients

March 26, 2013

OAK BROOK, Ill. – A new study suggests that migraines are related to brain abnormalities present at birth and others that develop over time. The research is published online in the journal Radiology. Migraines are intense, throbbing headaches, sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light. Some patients experience auras, a change in visual or … More NEW STUDY – MRI shows brain abnormalities in migraine patients

10 Surprising Facts about Migraines you probably didn’t know

March 18, 2013

Re blogged from http://www.migravent.com/blog/migraine-awareness-2/10-surprising-facts-about-migraines-you-probably-didn%E2%80%99t-know/ There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding migraines…”Migraines are a mental illness,” or “Migraines are just really strong headaches.” Below are some very revealing, interesting facts about migraines that may help you understand better what causes migraine attacks, and how to effectively reduce migraine triggers. Migraines are a neurological disorder. Contrary to myths that surround migraines, they … More 10 Surprising Facts about Migraines you probably didn’t know

Interesting new study shows help may be on the way for migraine with aura sufferers

March 13, 2013

REPOSTED from http://theconversation.edu.au/explainer-what-are-migraines-11720 Explainer: what are migraines? AUTHOR Lyn Griffiths Professor of Molecular Genetics; Director, Genomics Research Centre; Director, Griffith Health Institute at Griffith University DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Professor Lyn Griffiths receives funding from Australian Research Council (ARC) and a Queensland Government Smart Futures grant to support her migraine research. The Conversation provides independent analysis and commentary … More Interesting new study shows help may be on the way for migraine with aura sufferers

June 12, 2012

Diet tips for migraine prevention Bangkok Post Women are three times more likely to suffer from migraines than men, with symptoms usually beginning during their teens or in middle-age. The most apparent symptom is a severe throbbing or pulsating headache that is often felt on one side of the head, … Preventive Migraine Meds Effective, But Underused Pain Medicine News by Alice … More

“Let’s Do the Monster Mash!”

June 12, 2012

My choice of monster movie for today bloggers post is ‘Frankenstein’ written by Mary Shelley it is about a creature produced by an unorthodox scientific experiment…………. As Migraine suffers we are all scientific experiments… Not many people realise this, that while Migraine is the number one neurological illness of the world – there is NO migraine cure and … More “Let’s Do the Monster Mash!”

What’s New – Scientists Spot More Migraine Genes

June 11, 2012

By Maureen Salamon HealthDay Reporter SUNDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) — Two more genetic links to migraines have been discovered, a finding experts acknowledge won’t yet help those suffering from the throbbing headaches but may one day lead to new therapies. Comparing the DNA of more than 2,300 patients afflicted with migraines without aura — … More What’s New – Scientists Spot More Migraine Genes

What’s new – New Migraine Study – Women & Migraine – 14 types of headache

June 10, 2012

Migraine Study Participation Encouraged During Migraine Awareness Month MarketWatch (press release) MADISON, Wis., Jun 8, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — June is Migraine Awareness Month and Quincy Bioscience is partnering with MAGNUM, America’s preeminent migraine advocacy and support group to stress the importance of clinical trial participation … Women & Migraines: How Big is The Problem? Business 2 Community As migraine sufferers will attest, migraine headaches can cause … More What’s new – New Migraine Study – Women & Migraine – 14 types of headache