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Migraine-related hospital visits spike during periods of wildfire smoke, Canadian study finds
A Canadian study by Health Canada found a 6% increase in headache-related hospital visits during periods of wildfire smoke, linking particulate matter from wildfires to severe headache episodes requiring emergency care.
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