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The prevalence of migraine headache is elevated in patients with cardiac syndrome X compared to patients with coronary artery disease or healthy controls

Prevalence of Migraine Up in Patients With Cardiac Syndrome X

Increased prevalence in CSX compared with coronary artery disease or healthy controls
Botulinum toxin is a safe and effective treatment for chronic migraine and three other neurological disorders

AAN: Botulinum Toxin Approved for Use in Chronic Migraine

American Academy of Neurology issues new guideline on use of the drug
Severe migraines are associated with an increased risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth

AAN: Preeclampsia, LBW Up With Severe Migraine While Pregnant

Women older than 35 appear most at risk, researchers find
Marijuana may give relief to migraine sufferers

Medical Marijuana May Help Treat, Prevent Migraines

Average number of headaches cut in half, but experts say more research needed
People with asthma may be more than twice as likely to develop chronic migraines as those without asthma

Asthma Tied to Increased Risk of Chronic Migraines

Researchers suggest asthma is stronger predictor of chronic migraines than depression
In adults with episodic migraine

Simvastatin, Vitamin D3 Combo Helps Prevent Migraines

Treatment effective for preventing headache in adults with episodic migraine
Effective management of chronic migraine starts with proper diagnosis of this subtype of migraine

Proper Diagnosis Is Key in Managing Chronic Migraine

Patients with chronic headache often overuse acute medications
Migraine frequency and intensity seem to be positively associated with total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

Migraine Frequency, Intensity Linked to Cholesterol Levels

Number and intensity of crises reduced in association with reduction in total, LDL cholesterol
Researchers report that measuring serum levels of sphingolipids might one day help identify women at high risk for migraines. The findings were published online Sept. 9 in Neurology.

Sphingolipid Levels ID Women at Risk for Episodic Migraine

Every standard deviation increase in ceramide levels tied to ~92 percent lower risk of migraine
Older smokers who experience migraines appear to be at increased risk of stroke

Older Smokers With Migraines May Face Added Stroke Risk

Researchers find no increased risk among nonsmokers