Also unique is that unlike most headaches, "migraine attacks often don’t respond to simple painkillers," MacGregor says. Specific conditions must be met for a headache to be defined as a migraine.

Both can cause runny noses, but migraine mucus is thin and clear, while sinus mucus is thick and discolored. To get rid of a sinus headache, the cause of the inflammation needs to be treated.

(The Conversation) – “Is it just me, or is there a storm coming?” If you are one of the 39 million Americans in the U.S. living with migraines, there’s a good chance an intense headache will begin ...

Understanding Migraine: More Than Just a Headache Migraines are one of the most common neurological conditions in the world. They are characterized by recurrent attacks of moderate to severe head ...

Still, there is “growing evidence” that certain foods may help relieve migraines or reduce their frequency, says Kayla ...

If you're looking for something other than aspirin to relieve a headache, experts say you should consider what's on your ...

A 2021 study looked at the severity of pain in people who experienced cluster headaches and migraine. Participants rated cluster headache pain at 9.7 out of 10 (with 10 being the most intense pain ...

Ask those who experiences migraines, and they will tell you getting ahead of them is important. Here’s how you can predict an attack, according to a new study.

Ubrogepant successfully warded off early migraine symptoms in patients who took the drug one to six hours before a headache, causing a 72% increased likelihood a person wouldn't experience light ...

People with episodic migraine have less than 15 headache days per month. To be included in these studies, people had to have a diagnosis of migraine and have between 4 to 14 headaches a month.