Altitude sickness is typically mild but can sometimes turn very serious − a high-altitude medicine physician explains how to safely prepare

Whether you’re ascending to high altitudes for casual travel or for adventure tourism, there are specific strategies to help you acclimate and reduce the likelihood of altitude sickness.

Brian Strickland, Senior Instructor in Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
March 1, 2024 ~10 min

Why red wine can give you a headache

Red wine may pair nicely with your upcoming Thanksgiving meal. But for some people, red wine can bring on a nasty headache.

Amy Quinton-UC Davis • futurity
Nov. 20, 2023 ~6 min


Women get far more migraines than men – a neurologist explains why, and what brings relief

For women ages 18 to 49, migraines are the leading cause of disability throughout the world.

Danielle Wilhour, Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Aug. 9, 2023 ~9 min

Strep throat can easily be confused with throat infections caused by viruses – here are a few ways to know the difference

Despite an abundance of research on strep, there is still a great deal of debate in the scientific community over whether and when people should get tested and treated for it.

Allen Shaughnessy, Professor of Family Medicine, Tufts University • conversation
July 12, 2023 ~9 min

Concussions can cause disruptions to everyday life in both the short and long term – a neurophysiologist explains what to watch for

While high-profile concussions in the NFL have brought renewed attention to the gravity of head injuries, they can also occur on the playground or during junior varsity practices – with lasting effects.

David Howell, Assistant Professor of Orthopedics,, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Nov. 10, 2022 ~10 min

Migraine sufferers have treatment choices – a neurologist explains options beyond just pain medication

Research suggests that alternative treatments for migraine, including physical therapy, massage and vitamin supplements, can make a difference.

Danielle Wilhour, Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
July 11, 2022 ~11 min

Why taking fever-reducing meds and drinking fluids may not be the best way to treat flu and fever

In some cases, fever reducers and extra fluid intake can weaken the body’s response to infection.

Tamara Hew-Butler, Associate Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, Wayne State University • conversation
Feb. 1, 2022 ~7 min

Deciphering the symptoms of long COVID-19 is slow and painstaking – for both sufferers and their physicians

Researchers are piecing together clues to better understand the puzzling array of symptoms in those who never seem to fully recover from COVID-19.

Allison Navis, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • conversation
Aug. 16, 2021 ~10 min


Common brain disorder more likely in kids with big heads

A common brain disorder, Chiari 1 malformation, is four times more likely among children with large heads, research finds.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
Dec. 30, 2020 ~8 min

Green light cuts monthly migraine days by 60%

Green light therapy resulted in about a 60% reduction in the pain intensity of the headache phase and number of days per month people experienced migraines.

Stacy Pigott-Arizona • futurity
Sept. 17, 2020 ~7 min

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