Headache

In medicine a headache or cephalalgia is a symptom of a number of different conditions of the head. Some of the causes are benign while others are medical emergencies.
What is a Headache?

Headache is a common health complaint that affects millions of people in the UK. In the majority of cases, headache is not serious and can be easily treated with medication or lifestyle changes such as reducing stress or ensuring a good level of hydration.

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Study explores impact of parental Alzheimer’s on tau protein spread in the brain

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Oral health emerges as key factor in women's pain disorders

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Does COVID-19 affect heart rate variability after recovery?

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Study finds association between heart dysfunction and smaller brain volumes

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Neighborhood disadvantage linked to higher dementia risk

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Travelers warned about Oropouche virus in South American countries

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Concussions in college athletes lead to brain changes lasting a year

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New test could predict life-threatening side effects of cancer immunotherapy

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Understanding the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of traumatic brain injury

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