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 finds association between heart dysfunction and smaller brain volumes

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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

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

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

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

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

Millions in US live in places where doctors don’t practice and telehealth doesn’t reach

Millions in US live in places where doctors don’t practice and telehealth doesn’t reach

Chronic stress may raise stroke risk for younger women

Chronic stress may raise stroke risk for younger women

Over-the-counter pain medications may shorten concussion recovery time

Over-the-counter pain medications may shorten concussion recovery time

Higher folic acid doses in early pregnancy improve verbal and behavioral skills in children

Higher folic acid doses in early pregnancy improve verbal and behavioral skills in children

Simple algorithm may help reduce treatment disparities in multiple sclerosis

Simple algorithm may help reduce treatment disparities in multiple sclerosis

Early CPAP treatment may reduce Parkinson's disease risk in people with sleep apnea

Early CPAP treatment may reduce Parkinson's disease risk in people with sleep apnea

Drug may offer new hope for preventing migraines in kids and teens

Drug may offer new hope for preventing migraines in kids and teens

New study identifies effective blood tests for ALS diagnosis and monitoring

New study identifies effective blood tests for ALS diagnosis and monitoring

Understanding the causes and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea

Understanding the causes and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea

Interferon gamma persistence offers clues to Long COVID and potential therapies

Interferon gamma persistence offers clues to Long COVID and potential therapies

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