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Winter Holiday GuideEnjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines and Headaches --> Info for you...

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Clinical Trials of Migraine and Headache Treatments

Are you interested in clinical trials of new Migraine medications?   Clinical trials of medications and other treatments for Migraines, headaches, and other conditions are conducted for a variety of reasons. They gather data to determine if medications and other treatments are effective, if they're safe, what potential side effects they may... Read moreChevron

The 6 Most Common Reasons Migraine Treatments Fail

There are over 36 million American Migraineurs suffering day in and day out with Migraine and headache pain. Dr. Lawrence Newman, director of the Headache Institute at the Roosevelt Hospital in New York City, recently discussed some of the reasons he feels Migraine treatments fail and patients aren't getting the relief they... Read moreChevron

New Migraine Drug Telcagepant Delayed

Merck & Company's new Migraine drug Telcagepant which was recently hoping to win FDA approval, has been delayed. The small phase IIa clinical study was stopped after participants' liver enzymes were high while taking the medication on a daily basis.    Telcagepant is an antagonist of the receptor for... Read moreChevron

Finally, certain exercise won't make our Migraines worse!

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and exercise program with Migraine disease is not easy. For some people, exercise may be a double edged sword that triggers a Migraine attack. It seems researchers in Sweden have designed an exercise program that will improve our overall health and more importantly, may not... Read moreChevron

The Significance of a Bump on the Head

Natasha Richardson, talented actress and mother of two, was skiing in Canada with her family last week when her life was cut short by a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). She was on a beginners slope when she hit her head. Within 48 hours she was dead.   Ms. Richardson initially said she felt fine and did... Read moreChevron

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This animation shows one of the key causes of pain during a migraine--changes to the blood flow within the brain.

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