A rare condition makes other people’s faces look distorted. Why a new case is important

A highly unusual new case is giving scientists insights about what causes illusions of facial distortion

Robin Kramer, Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology, University of Lincoln • conversation
March 28, 2024 ~6 min

3 things women should know about stroke risk

A researcher who has studied women and stroke for over a decade shares three crucial risk factors that every woman should know.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Feb. 2, 2024 ~7 min


Weather-based pain forecast could influence daily plans

Most people with chronic pain say they would change their plans for the day based on a weather-based pain forecast.

Erica Techo-U. Georgia • futurity
Jan. 12, 2024 ~5 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

Migraine history may be marker of pregnancy risks

Brigham and Women's study finds increased odds of preterm delivery, other complications.

BWH Communications • harvard
Feb. 1, 2023 ~6 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

Findings link migraine pain to Schwann cells

Migraines affect more than 15% of adults. A new study shows how pain signals are generated and finds several ways to block the signaling.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Feb. 4, 2022 ~7 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


New migraine meds are risky for people with high blood pressure

New migraine medications block a certain neuropeptide which is vital for people with chronic high blood pressure, according to research in mice.

U. Zurich • futurity
Nov. 26, 2019 ~3 min

Headache and back pain often go hand in hand

People with persistent back pain or headaches are twice as likely to suffer from both disorders. The discovery could lead to a shared way to manage the two.

Peter Thorley-Warwick • futurity
Sept. 19, 2019 ~4 min

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