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Patients with migraines have higher levels of certain microbes in their mouths and digestive systems

Nitrate-Reducing Oral Microbes Linked to Migraines

Migraneurs harbor significantly more microbes in their mouths and guts
Real and sham chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy are equally likely to ease patients' migraine pain

Placebo Effect Seen in Chiropractic Tx of Migraine

Study participants who had sham treatment reported pain relief, too
A new sound-based therapy appears to reduce blood pressure and ease migraine symptoms

Sound-Based Therapy Can Reduce Blood Pressure, Ease Migraine

Sound therapy balances brain signals, researcher says
For pediatric patients with migraine

Review: Biofeedback Seems Effective for Pediatric Migraine

Data from five studies show significant reductions in frequency of migraine, duration of attack
Sales of the migraine treatment skin patch Zecuity (sumatriptan iontophoretic transdermal system) have been halted after patients reported suffering burns and scars where the patches were applied

Sales of Zecuity Migraine Skin Patches Halted

Some users have developed skin discoloration, cracked skin, and pain where patches were applied
Many young people who suffer from migraines have vitamin deficiencies

Young Migraine Patients Often Have Vitamin Deficiencies

But study couldn't determine if supplements made a difference
An experimental drug -- TEV-48125 -- brings fast relief to patients with debilitating chronic migraines

Faster Results for Experimental Rx in Chronic Migraine

TEV-48125 begins working within three to seven days
In women who get migraines

Premenstrual Estrogen Levels Drop More Rapidly in Migraineurs

More rapid estrogen decline may make women vulnerable to common migraine triggers
Women who suffer from migraine headaches may have a slightly increased risk of heart disease or stroke

CVD Risk Appears to Be Increased in Women With Migraine

Researchers say it should be considered independent risk factor for future cardiovascular events
A treatment involving a narrow spectrum of low-intensity green light may help ease migraine pain

Narrow Band of Green Light May Ease Migraine Symptoms

Experimental light therapy finds it can ease photophobia, pain for some patients