Migraine and Headache News
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Excederin, Bufferin, Gas-X Recalled Over Mislabeled Pills
The company says that Excedrin and NoDoz bottles with expiration dates of Dec. 20, 2013, or earlier will be subject to recall. Read Summary > -
Reporting of Michele Bachmann's Migraines Raises Questions of Sexism
Statements from an anonymous caller about Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann's migraines has raised questions about sexism in political reporting. Read Summary > -
Drugmaker Issues Painkiller Recall Due to Labeling Error
The recall affects butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine tablets USP, 50mg/325mg/40mg, and hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets, USP 7.5mg/500mg. Read Summary > -
Migraine Plus High BP May Raise Stroke Risk: Expert
According to one expert, people who suffer from migraines and high blood pressure could be more likely to suffer a stroke than those who only have high blood pressure. Read Summary > -
Food Pyramid Replaced by Half-Plate of Vegetables, Fruit
The U.S. has unveiled a new healthy eating icon called MyPlate, to replace the older and more controversial food pyramid. Read Summary > -
WHO Report Finds Huge Costs Associated With Migraines
A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that there are huge economic and social costs associated with migraines and other types of headaches. Read Summary > -
Cutting Prepackaged Foods Lowers BPA Levels: Study
The easiest way to reduce your exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals such as BPA (bisphenol A) may be to eat fresh, unpackaged foods, a new report suggests. Read Summary > -
Migraine Drug Linked to Oral Birth Defects
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says data shows that women taking Topamax are 20 times more likely to have infants that develop cleft lips or cleft palate deformities than those who are not taking the drug. Read Summary >
