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 ...

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.

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

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.

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 ...

Air pollutants like ozone and nitrogen dioxide can cause inflammation in the nerves that play a role in migraines. Bright sunlight can also be especially bothersome, likely due to heightened ...

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.

Migraine symptoms that appear long before a headache can include fatigue, light sensitivity, neck pain and difficulty concentrating. Credit: skynesher/Getty Scientists have shown that a drug ...

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.