migraines
Coverage of migraines in the Nexus archive.
- Women's Health Wednesday: Women more likely to have migraines
Nearly 40 million Americans experience migraines, with women affected at three times the rate of men. Many women dismiss symptoms as 'just headaches' and delay treatment, highlighting a disparity in migraine prevalence and awareness.
- I thought vaping was harmless until I couldn't stop. I co-founded a company with my best friend to help others quit.
Caroline Huber co-founded a nicotine replacement company called Jones with her best friend Hilary to help Gen Z quit vaping. Huber became dependent on vaping after experiencing intense cravings and physical effects, leading her to develop a holistic approach combining nicotine replacement products and community support.
- The new, life-changing drugs that can stop your crippling migraines for good within just weeks... and the cruel reason you aren't being given access to them
New drugs can stop crippling migraines within weeks, but access is restricted due to a cited cruel reason. The article highlights the contrast between the drugs' effectiveness and the barriers preventing patients from receiving them.
- My migraines kept getting worse for months. Then doctors made a horrifying discovery in my brain... and traced it to my breakfast
A person experienced worsening migraines for months before doctors discovered a concerning issue in their brain linked to their breakfast. The discovery raised alarm about a potential connection between dietary habits and neurological health.
- My migraines kept getting worse for months. Then doctors made a horrifying discovery in my brain... and traced it my breakfast
The author experienced worsening migraines for months until doctors discovered a concerning issue in their brain linked to their breakfast. The article suggests a medical connection between the breakfast and the brain condition.
- Certain weather patterns can trigger migraines — and more health headlines
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati identified two weather patterns associated with increased migraine risk. The study notes higher incidence of these weather-triggered headaches in the Midwest.
- I've suffered migraines for years but they've suddenly become more frequent and are affecting my vision. My GP isn't concerned... should I be? DR SCURR reveals hidden condition that affects so many - and test you MUST ask for
A person suffering from migraines is concerned about their increasing frequency and effect on vision, despite their GP not being concerned. The article suggests a hidden condition may be the cause. The author, DR SCURR, advises on a test to ask for.
- A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston, a teen athlete, suffered from persistent migraines after two concussions in middle school. It took a year to find a cure for his unrelenting headache.
- Teenage girl who was repeatedly sent home from hospital with painkillers for her 'migraines' is told she has just weeks to live
A teenage girl was repeatedly sent home from the hospital with painkillers for her migraines despite persistent pain. Medical professionals have now informed her she has only weeks to live.
- Teenage girl who was repeatedly sent home from hospital with painkillers for her 'migraines' is told she has just weeks to live
A teenage girl was repeatedly sent home from the hospital with painkillers for her migraines, despite her condition worsening. Medical professionals have now informed her she has just weeks to live.