When the brain remains in a state of constant vigilance, scanning for demands and threats, it becomes harder to focus, be ...

People who experience a particularly persistent type of headache pain could find relief in an ancient Chinese practice, according to new research. Acupuncture may reduce the number of monthly ...

The headache that ambushes you at 4 p.m. on a Tuesday isn’t random. You didn’t wake up sick. You didn’t eat anything weird.

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Now is the time to learn about the headaches you can experience, the causes of migraines and overall treatment options. “Headache” describes ...

The throbbing pain starts behind your eyes. Or maybe it creeps up from the base of your skull. For millions suffering from chronic headaches and migraines, this scenario plays out ...

We don’t know a single woman who’s made it through life without the occasional headache. But we do know that when head pain happens, figuring out the cause (whether that’s stress, a health condition, ...

Stress-related headaches can affect sleep quality and can even adversely affect productivity at work.

MINNEAPOLIS — Posttraumatic headache (PTH) is frequently misdiagnosed and undertreated in nonspecialist settings, highlighting a critical gap in diagnostic accuracy, treatment access, and integrated ...

If you deal with chronic migraines, you’re all too familiar with the debilitating pain, sensitivity to bright lights and ...

Waking up with a severe headache can be distressing and may interfere with daily functioning. While an occasional morning headache can occur due to simple reasons like poor sleep or dehydration, ...

From severe headaches to sudden bathroom changes, don't ignore these possible symptoms of more severe health problems.

In a paper published in the May issue of JAMA, M. S. Robbins, of Weill Cornell Medical College, reviews the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of primary headaches. In a previous post, I discussed ...