Can CANNABIS be used to treat migraines? First trial to test THC and CBD as potential treatments for acute headaches is underway Migraines are a common condition that tend to start in early adulthood A trial of 20 participants is underway at the University of California Participants will receive either THC, CBD, a combination of … Read more
Gadget to zap ‘cluster’ headaches using an electric current is now available on the NHS in a boost for thousands of sufferers GammaCore is a device that delivers an electric current to block pain signals Cluster headaches are a relatively rare condition but device can prevent them Between one and two people in every 1,000 … Read more
New gadget to zap agonising ‘cluster’ headaches using an electric current to the neck is now available on the NHS in a boost for thousands of sufferers GammaCore is a device that delivers an electric current to block pain signals Cluster headaches are a relatively rare condition but device can prevent them Between one and … Read more
I have hypnic headaches (the ‘alarm clock’ headache). None of my medications has eliminated these, and last year an MRI scan was clear. Could an optical nerve block help? Name and address supplied. Hypnic headaches have a unique characteristic — they only occur during sleep, causing those affected to wake up (hence the name ‘alarm … Read more
Dancing On Ice has been thrown into CHAOS as three celebrities have dropped out, causing ‘major headaches.’ Rufus Hound, 41, Denise Van Outen, 46, Billie Faiers, 31, will all be absent during Sunday’s instalment, but producers have insisted that ‘another elimination WILL take place this weekend. Although two of the three celebrities are likely to return after … Read more
Are you suffering pattern glare? The little-known eye condition that leaves sufferers with permanent nausea and headaches – and how it can be fixed Pattern glare is where people feel discomfort when looking at particular patterns Symptoms of pattern glare include headaches, pain, light sensitivity and nausea It can be triggered by simple stripes right … Read more
You know what they say: if you want something done, then ask a busy person. Well, that busy person used to be me. As a writer and broadcaster, I was a whizz — I didn’t just meet a deadline, I’d beat it. At home, all the tinned food in the cupboards faced forward, every sofa … Read more
Scientists claim to have found a cure for hangovers in the form of a pill which can be bought for as little as 15p. It contains an chemical called L-cysteine, one of many amino acids already present in the body and also used to extend the shelf-life of bread. Researchers tested the tablet on a … Read more