Fast-acting migraine medication can wipe out a headache. But according to Christopher Gottschalk, MD, director of the Yale Headache & Facial Pain Center, this pain-free possibility often comes as a surprise to many who live with the neurological condition. The…
Migraine is a common neurological disorder, especially among women. But only about half of people who have it seek medical care for these intense headaches, and most wait before seeking help from a doctor. Fewer than that leave the doctor’s…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who are experiencing anxiety and depression months after a mild case of COVID-19 may have changes affecting the structure and function of their brains, Brazilian researchers report….
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — About 44% of U.S. middle and high schools have student-run clubs that shine a light on issues that touch the lives of LGBTQ+ students. And new research suggests…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black women are not getting the tests they need to diagnose uterine cancer early, according to a new study. Previous research had found that Black patients are less…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The mpox virus — formerly known as monkeypox — often causes severe illness and death in those with advanced HIV infection that is not under control, researchers report….
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Feb. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People living in heavily polluted areas of the United States may be more vulnerable to Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests. Specifically, the culprit is a type of…
Eseosa Ighodaro, MD, PhD, is a neurologist busy tackling health disparities now. But she kept her first experiments on ice at home. “I used to hide experiments in the freezer so my mom couldn’t see them,” she says. “I’d mix…
Feb. 24, 2023 – Most women are aware of the emotional ups and downs that can occur before their monthly period, known as PMS, or premenstrual syndrome. Some women’s PMS symptoms are so severe that they may receive a diagnosis…
Feb. 24, 2023 — Irregular sleep, such as sleeping for an inconsistent number of hours each night or falling asleep at different times, may increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis, or the hardening of the arteries, among adults over age…
