When a migraine strikes, finding relief becomes all-consuming. So it’s natural to wonder if there are foods to eat for migraines that might help ease symptoms. Meet the Experts: Brian Gerhardstein, M.D., director of headache medicine at JFK University Medical Center; Kayla Farrell, R.D.N., dietitian at FRESH Communications; and Sandip Sachar, D.D.S., a dentist based in New York City A …
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After a common heart surgery, some patients experience migraines with visual auras — temporary vision disturbances, such as flashing lights and zigzag lines. The reason for this unusual complication was a mystery, but now, research hints that blood clots in the brain may be the culprit. “These [clots] have previously not been thought to result in any symptoms or to …
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Pain isn’t just a physical sensation — it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a fleeting injury into long-term suffering. Researchers at the Salk Institute have now identified a brain circuit that gives physical pain its emotional tone, revealing a new potential target for treating chronic and affective pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, migraine, and …
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