Migraines are far worse than a bad headache. As many as 14 percent of the world's adults may suffer from these excruciating episodes. They can involve unbearable throbbing pain, or intense pulsing ...

For millions of people, losing their sense of smell quietly reshapes daily life. Meals lose nuance, familiar places feel strangely distant, and critical warning signals like smoke, gas or spoiled food ...

University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences A previously unknown mechanism by which proteins from the brain are carried to a particular group of sensory nerves causes ...

The rapid influx of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and protein solutes released during cortical spreading depression (CSD) in the brain activates neurons to trigger aural migraine headaches, according to ...

Researchers have found a new potential trigger for migraine attacks. Here's what you need to know: About one in ten people experience migraines, making it one of the most common forms of headaches. In ...

Research into nociceptive neuronal activity within trigeminal pain models has considerably advanced our understanding of orofacial pain mechanisms. The trigeminal system, crucial for facial sensation, ...

Yes, there is an increased risk of trigeminal neuralgia among people who have neck problems. So far, the exact reason for the relationship is not known, but researchers have some preliminary theories.