Category: Headache Issues

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – MOUNT ROYAL, NJ (March 30, 2015) – Migraine in children can have a major impact on their health, school performance, family and social lives, yet kids who experience this debilitating condition often come up against barriers to getting help.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Women who take calcium supplements for bone health should get in the habit of reading labels on food and calcium supplements to ensure they do not get too little – or too much, UT Southwestern Medical Center mineral metabolism specialists warn.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – MOUNT ROYAL, NJ (January 20, 2015) – In a new analysis of statistics from four reliable government databases, researchers report in the January issue of Headache that the prevalence of migraine and severe headache in the U.S. has remained consistently high over the last eight years

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – MOUNT ROYAL, NJ (December 17, 2014) – Studies have shown that periods of high stress and poor sleep can combine to increase the risk of having a migraine attack.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO, June 23, 2014  — During the summer, there is an increased chance of exposure to the triggers and other precipitating factors of headache.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO, June 18, 2014  — Migraines, often considered to be the most debilitating of all headaches, are believed to affect approximately 37 million people in the U.S.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – NEW YORK (June 13, 2014) – Did you know that while most people celebrate the start of summer on June 21, nearly 1 million Americans are facing the debilitating pain of cluster headaches due to the Earth’s shift towards the sun?

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York — Jun 04, 2014  — If you have ever had a migraine, you know they can be detrimental to your day. Migraine symptoms include a pounding headache, nausea, vomiting, and light sensitivity.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO, June 2, 2014 — The month of June has been designated Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. The theme for June, 2014, is based on the vision statement of the National Headache Foundation “A World Without Headache.”

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – MINNEAPOLIS, April 23, 2014  — Two new studies may offer hope for people with migraine. The two studies released today will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 19, 2014  — A new study provides evidence for what many people who experience headache have long suspected–having more stress in your life leads to more headaches

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – DALLAS – Jan. 9, 2014 – Meredith Messerli’s dream of attending college seemed out of reach a year ago. Debilitating migraine headaches forced her to miss two years of high school and retreat to the shutter-darkened confines of her Flower Mound home as her family searched frantically for a therapy that would work.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – This time of year can be unkind to people who suffer from sinus issues. Whether you are constantly reaching for a tissue or applying balm to your chapped dry lips, the dry air can spell painful skin issues and difficulty breathing, particularly for those who suffer from sinusitis and rhinitis.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – While the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be exciting, the strenuous travel, full social calendars and wintertime activities can be a recipe for sickness.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – As cold and flu season approaches, many people are already dreading the pain that comes with sinus headaches; however, when you feel a pain in your forehead or in your cheeks coming on, don’t automatically call your doctor and ask for antibiotics.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Whether it is a classic case of the sniffles or a stuffy headache, any type of sinus-related symptom has become subject to the age of overprescribed medications.  According to Otolaryngologist Dr. Jordan Pritikin at Chicago Nasal & Sinus Center, all too often antibiotics are issued as a quick-fix for sinus maladies.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A significant portion of the adult population suffers from occasional tension headaches, but how does someone know if their mind splitting headache is something much more? Dr.Jordan Pritikin a board-certified otolaryngologist discusses whether someone is experiencing a sinus headache or a headache misdiagnosed as a sinus headache.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – When eighth-grader Jaden Turner isn’t absorbed in his schoolwork, he enjoys playing basketball with his buddies, listening to music and – like most teenagers – playing video games.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Summer is in full swing and while many are planning weekend getaways or long trips, travelers often become plagued with the elusive airplane headache.  Dr. Jordan Pritikin, a board-certifiedotolaryngologist, explains that pain and pressure in your noggin is common during flights due to the changes in air pressure.