/tags/migraine migraine en-US Copyright Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:54:42 GMT /health-science-tech/2018-08-20/new-type-of-drug-offers-hope-for-migraine-sufferers Various medications and therapies can provide relief, but the FDA has approved the first in a new class of drug aimed at heading off migraine headaches… Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:54:42 GMT /health-science-tech/2018-08-20/new-type-of-drug-offers-hope-for-migraine-sufferers Sam Baker /2017-12-04/new-drugs-could-prevent-migraine-headaches-for-some-people The first drugs designed specifically to prevent migraines have been found safe and effective in studies, but aren't yet FDA approved. Both drugs work by tweaking a brain system involved in pain. Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:50:00 GMT /2017-12-04/new-drugs-could-prevent-migraine-headaches-for-some-people Jon Hamilton /health-science-tech/2013-12-02/vital-signs-five-things-not-to-do-when-treating-migraines Migraine headaches are severe enough to make you reach for anything that might bring relief. And that can lead to serious problems. The American Headache… Mon, 02 Dec 2013 16:03:05 GMT /health-science-tech/2013-12-02/vital-signs-five-things-not-to-do-when-treating-migraines Sam Baker /2013-05-01/a-sleep-gene-has-a-surprising-role-in-migraines Disruptions of sleep are well known as migraine triggers, but now researchers have found a genetic link between the two. In studying families with lots of migraines, they also found a mutation on a gene that helps control circadian rhythms. Wed, 01 May 2013 20:37:00 GMT /2013-05-01/a-sleep-gene-has-a-surprising-role-in-migraines Jon Hamilton /health-science-tech/2012-06-04/migraine-causes-treatment It’s the second most common cause of missed work in this country after back pain. About 30 million or more people in America suffer from migraine – often… Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2012-06-04/migraine-causes-treatment