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Symptoms
11 min

Sinus Headache or Migraine? Why They're Confused and How to Tell Them Apart

Sinus headache or migraine? Most self-diagnosed sinus headaches turn out to be migraine. Learn the signs that tell them apart and when to see a doctor.

Treatments
11 min

Migraine Nausea: Why It Happens and How to Ease It

Migraine nausea is common and has a real cause: a slowed stomach. Learn why it happens, when it shows up in an attack, and gentle ways to ease it.

Symptoms
12 min

Migraine That Won't Go Away: Why It Lasts Days and When to Get Help

A migraine that won't go away for days can have several explanations. Learn what status migrainosus is, why attacks drag on and when to get help.

Living with migraine
11 min

Migraine Diary: What to Write Down So It Actually Helps

A migraine diary only helps if it stays simple. Learn the 8 details worth noting, the mistakes to avoid, and how to log an attack in two taps.

Symptoms
10 min

Types of Migraine: A Simple Map of the Main Forms

Types of migraine explained simply: with aura, without aura, episodic, chronic, vestibular and rare forms, plus links to each detailed guide.

Diagnosis
12 min

When to Go to the ER for a Migraine (and When You Can Wait)

Wondering when to go to the ER for a migraine? Learn the calm, clear warning signs that need urgent care, and when a bad headache can often wait.

Triggers
10 min

Birth Control and Migraine: What Studies Say and When to Talk to Your Doctor

Birth control and migraine: what studies say about hormones, aura and stroke risk, what is still uncertain, and questions to ask your doctor.

Symptoms
10 min

Migraine Without Aura: Symptoms, Duration and How It Differs From Migraine With Aura

Migraine without aura is the most common type of migraine. Learn the symptoms, how long it lasts and how it differs from migraine with aura in plain words.

Diagnosis
11 min

Is Migraine Hereditary? What Genetics Really Says

Is migraine hereditary? Yes, genes play a role, but there is no single migraine gene. See what studies say and what it means for your children.

Triggers
12 min

Migraine and Screens: Is Blue Light Really to Blame?

What the studies really say about screens, blue light, filter glasses, and migraine. A method to identify if your screens are actually triggering your attacks.

Living with migraine
14 min

Migraine in Children and Teens: What Parents Need to Know

Distinct symptoms, diagnosis, acute and preventive treatments: everything to know about pediatric migraine. Complete evidence-based guide for parents.

Treatments
13 min

Botox for Chronic Migraine: The PREEMPT Protocol Explained

Botox for chronic migraine explained: the PREEMPT protocol, who is eligible, injection sites, side effects and insurance coverage. An evidence-based guide.

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