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Headache and migraine
Learn all about the different types of headache including common treatment options.
Botox could prevent migraine headaches, study suggests
Injections of botulinum toxin commonly used for cosmetic purposes may also prevent certain types of migraine, research suggests.
Headache
Headaches are relatively common. Find out about some of the causes, how to treat headaches, and when to seek medical advice.
Headache and Migraine Awareness Week
Headache and Migraine Awareness Week aims to increase recognition of headache and migraine as major public health disorders.
Headache: treatment options
A number of different products are available over the counter for the treatment of headache.
Headache: what makes a headache serious?
Although headaches are very common and rarely a sign of serious illness, certain symptoms should prompt you to see your doctor.
Headaches not associated with electronic media exposure
Frequent use of electronic media by adolescents does not increase their risk of headaches, research suggests.
Headaches: medication overuse is common in people with tension-type headaches
Overuse of analgesics (pain relievers) by people with chronic (ongoing) tension-type headaches is rife, research shows.
Headaches: the different types
Find out about the different types of headaches, including tension headache, cluster headache, and migraine, among others.
Ice cream headache
Find out more about headaches that can be triggered by eating ice cream.
Migraine
A migraine is a type of headache that may be preceded by an aura and accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.
Migraine treatment options
Migraines can be debilitating. Find out how to avoid migraine triggers and about migraine treatment medicines.
Migraine triggers
Migraine trigger factors don't actually cause a migraine on their own, but can set off the processes that lead to a migraine developing.
Paracetamol role in migraine downplayed
Migraine patients have been advised by a leading neurologist to try aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) instead of paracetamol as first-line treatment.
Injections of botulinum toxin commonly used for cosmetic purposes may also prevent certain types of migraine, research suggests.
Headache
Headaches are relatively common. Find out about some of the causes, how to treat headaches, and when to seek medical advice.
Headache and Migraine Awareness Week
Headache and Migraine Awareness Week aims to increase recognition of headache and migraine as major public health disorders.
Headache: treatment options
A number of different products are available over the counter for the treatment of headache.
Headache: what makes a headache serious?
Although headaches are very common and rarely a sign of serious illness, certain symptoms should prompt you to see your doctor.
Headaches not associated with electronic media exposure
Frequent use of electronic media by adolescents does not increase their risk of headaches, research suggests.
Headaches: medication overuse is common in people with tension-type headaches
Overuse of analgesics (pain relievers) by people with chronic (ongoing) tension-type headaches is rife, research shows.
Headaches: the different types
Find out about the different types of headaches, including tension headache, cluster headache, and migraine, among others.
Ice cream headache
Find out more about headaches that can be triggered by eating ice cream.
Migraine
A migraine is a type of headache that may be preceded by an aura and accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.
Migraine treatment options
Migraines can be debilitating. Find out how to avoid migraine triggers and about migraine treatment medicines.
Migraine triggers
Migraine trigger factors don't actually cause a migraine on their own, but can set off the processes that lead to a migraine developing.
Paracetamol role in migraine downplayed
Migraine patients have been advised by a leading neurologist to try aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) instead of paracetamol as first-line treatment.
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