An overwhelming 92 percent of migraineurs experience nausea during a migraine attack. Learn more about headache and nausea.

More than 500,000 children and adolescents visit hospitals for TBI in the U.S. every year. Almost half of children with mild TBIs end up with headaches months later.

When it comes to chocolate and headache, remember that it’s safe—in small amounts.

The greater occipital nerves reach from the spine through the neck to the top of the head. Irritation of these nerves can cause aching, tingling or shooting pain (or neuralgia) in the neck or scalp or toward the eye.

Sometimes, a headache can be treated with a dose of pain medication and a little relaxation. Other times, it’s a sign of a serious and potentially life-threatening problem. If you have one of these 10 headaches, see a physician.

The relationship between anxiety and headache is bidirectional—headache can cause anxiety, anxiety can cause headache. Learn more.

Research shows a connection between this migraine with aura and elevated levels of lipids, particularly cholesterol and triglycerides.

They’re common terms in our society: allergy headache, sinus headache. But do these conditions actually exist? You may be surprised.

It might be tempting to take more medication than you’ve been prescribed. But it’s important to be aware that taking medication too often can actually cause new headaches.

Tobacco and smoke are known contributors to migraine and headache.

Is caffeine good or bad for headache? It’s best to consult with your headache specialist who can determine the appropriate treatment for your specific condition. But here are some general guidelines.

The majority of people who suffer from postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome are women ages 15 to 50 and is often associated with hormonal changes or traumas. In some cases, POTS only occurs during a migraine attack.

It has a provocative name, but essentially silent migraine (also called “acephalic migraine”) is just migraine symptoms without the head pain.

Migraineurs often report having to miss out on family events and special occasions due to their pain. So it follows that a migraineur’s love life must also pose its challenges.

It’s not the most appealing of topics. But irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very real concern for some migraineurs.

Not surprisingly, sleep apnea leads to fatigue, and sometimes it’s associated with headache. But the reason for the association with headache is tricky.

Migraine is often accompanied by sensitivity to light, particularly flickering light. Here are 10 tricks of the trade you can use to block out light.

Football players must be on the lookout for painful headaches as well. Athletes can experience several types of headaches as a result of activity.

Some researchers say the thunderclap headache is a warning sign of an impending rupture of an aneurysm or an aneurysm has ruptured. Other possible causes include brain infections, blood clots, leakage of spinal fluid and brain tumor.

Register for a live chat with Frederick G. Freitag, DO, on the subject of cluster headache.

The headache disorder that’s caused so much pain for so many is the star of two new films.

Clinical Nutrition Manager Leslee Carver says eating healthfully is the first step to avoiding migraine and headache.

Guest blogger Annabelle Favet describes her journey to a diagnosis of basilar migraine.

This of spinach recipe will cure your winter blues and keep your head pain-free.

The pain of a migraine can leave migraineurs completely impaired and unable to sit up. Driving with migraine could put you in danger.

Should you use heat or ice to relieve headache? It likely depends on the type of headache you have and your body’s response. Heat may help. Cold may help. Both may help. Consider the facts.

When the countdown to midnight begins, your loved ones might raise a glass of champagne in a toast to the new year. But if you're a migraineur, consider filling your glass with this trigger-free heated punch instead.

According to a new study, chronic (recurrent) pain is also common among children. And the most common type of chronic pain is headache.

A petition is being circulated to bring more attention to migraine and headache disorders, seeking specifically to increase government awareness of headache disorders and to encourage research in this area.

If you’re like many migraineurs, you’re probably worried about what you can—or more likely can’t—eat at your family’s holiday dinner. Plan ahead for a trigger-free meal with this turkey roast recipe.

Brain-based therapy is a hands-on treatment that could reduce migraine and headache by retraining the brain.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that headache and migraine receive very little attention in the medical industry all over the world.

Looking for a healthy gravy to accompany your holiday dish? Try this trigger-free velvet sauce instead.

After going through thousands of contestants, the first winner has been chosen for the Rewrite Your Day contest.

While migraine and headache are nothin to laugh at, comedy may be one of the best medicines.

Thanksgiving may be over…but you can still enjoy the biscuits!

Surprisingy enough, a trip to the dentist may be a step in the right direction to reduce your head pain.

To give National Headache Foundation community members a space to ask questions in an uninhibited, safe environment, NHF will be hosting a live online chat next week.

This week’s trigger-free recipe includes not one, but two dishes! A salty treat alongside a creamy, sweet dip.

"Going Green" is a noble cause…but could it negatively impact your head health?

A new survey found that migraineurs would be willing to “give up something they value for an entire year in exchange for never having to suffer another migraine.”

Looking for a hearty and healthy dish to warm you up this winter? This zucchini recipe* is sure to leave you satisfied.

It might be time to try something different for your head pains. Along with your pharmaceutical medications, complementary therapies might be just the trick.

Every headache sufferer can benefit from knowing what triggers his or her pain and when it might come back. By keeping a diary, you can do just that.

Everyone loves a chocolate chip cookie with a glass of milk, but if chocolate is a common headache trigger, try carob cookies instead.

Tyramine is an ingredient in many different foods that has been known as to be a trigger for many head ache sufferers. Learn more about what it is, where you can find it, and how to avoid it.

Spelling’s case is an example of the hormonal changes that occur after giving birth and the impact they can have on migraine. Incidence of postpartum migraine is estimated at anywhere from 4.5 percent to 38 percent, depending on the study.

A chicken dish with a twist, this zesty and hearty phyllo-wrapped chicken hits all the right senses.

Do you see flashing lights or smell a scent that isn’t really in the air shortly before you get a migraine? Then learn more about what this warning sign, known as an aura, really is.

Since MSG is in so many different foods, we thought it would be a good idea to give you a complete run down on what it is, how it affects you and where you can find it.

No matter how big your home is, partygoers congregate in the kitchen in a tight circle around the dip. Check out this recipe to make your party a hit!

Check out these three simple tips to help you keep away those nasty headache ghouls and goblins.

To pin down those pesky food triggers and prevent your next headache or migraine, keep a journal of everything you eat.

Make your house the most popular party spot on the block with our delicious caramel popcorn recipe. You won't want to miss out on this sweet and salty treat.

3D movies and TVs are a new source of entertainment, but what does this mean for your headache?

Kelly Ampascher is a woman who struggled with a 13-year headache—until she found Stephen Silberstein, MD, a leading headache specialist at Philadelphia’s Thomas Jefferson Hospital.

Glazed Acorn Rings are the perfect side side for your family's Thanksgiving dinner. This dessert-like dish will be a favorite for all.

Many head ache sufferers use Triptans as a common pain relief medication. But, did you know that if you have a heart condition, using them can be dangerous to your health?

An implanted device that stimulates the occipital nerve could help reduce pain.

Fall is the perfect time for this hand picked dessert. Warm up your autumn evenings with a delicious, headache free English Apple Crisp!

When your head is pounding and you feel a migraine building, but you’re not sure yet how intense it will get, should you take an aspirin or a triptan?

The Rewrite Your Day contest is designed to help 15 lucky winners re-create a special day lost to chronic migraine.

If you are reading this article on your smart phone, then stop.

Eat well and avoid your migraine triggers with this easy fruit pizza recipe.

Just getting out of bed can be difficult when you have a migraine. If you're a professional athlete, that can have serious consequences for your career.