Health News Archives
Headaches
Battered Women’s Ills Go Beyond Bruises
Victims of abuse may get headaches, chest pain, infections and other health woes, study finds
More Stroke Victims Get Clot-Busting Therapy
But many others get to hospital too late to benefit, study finds
School Days Give Some Kids a Headache
Tension and stress are common causes, experts say
High-Octane Caffeine May Trigger Headaches
Heavy use linked to occasional headaches, small jolt tied to chronic head pain, study finds
New Migraine Drug Shows Promise
Orally inhaled therapy effective with few side effects, study finds
Surgery for Neck Pain May Also Relieve Headaches
Operations had added benefit for majority of patients, survey found
Plastic Surgery Technique Might Ease Migraines
It targets facial muscles, nerves linked to headache, researchers explain
Recession Takes Toll on Children’s Health
National poll finds kids in poorest families feel effects most
Many Kids Outgrow Chronic Headaches
Those with migraines more likely to struggle in adulthood, study finds
FDA Panel Urges Ban on Vicodin, Percocet
Also recommends dosing limits for OTC painkillers that contain acetaminophen, like Tylenol or Excedrin, because of link to liver damage.
