Migraines are often confused with other types of headaches. And with more than 200 different headache types recognized by the International Classification of Headache Disorders, it’s easy to ...

When your head is pounding, it’s hard to think about anything besides getting rid of your headache ASAP. But before you reach for a pain reliever, it’s important to understand whether you’re dealing ...

When a headache strikes, you may automatically reach for a drugstore painkiller, like the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ibuprofen (Advil and generic) and naproxen (Aleve and generic). But “some ...

Headaches are something almost all of us deal with at some point. They can last from a couple of minutes to days and the pain can be sharp, dull, throbbing or stabbing and sometimes spread beyond your ...

Whether sharp and stabbing or dull and throbbing, a headache can ruin your day. But your brain doesn't actually feel pain. So what is going on when it feels like your head is in a vise or about to ...

Headaches are one of the most common medical conditions, with 96% of people having at least one in their lifetime, according to Cleveland Clinic. About 40% of people globally experience what are known ...

Waking up with a headache is a common experience. Whether your head is throbbing the minute you open your eyes or you slowly ...

Everyone gets headaches, but migraine and cluster headache attacks are another matter—debilitating conditions that have ...

Patients with post-traumatic headache (PTH) may seem an enigma to the treating physician. Frequently, patients with a serious head injury will not complain of any headache symptoms. In contrast, ...

As kids return to school and schedules full of sports, clubs, and other extracurricular activities, some must contend with an unfortunate byproduct of their hectic schedules: headaches. Pediatric ...