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October 6, 2008 6:11:36 PM CDT


Stories related to: migraine triggers

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  • April 2008
    • Hypertension Linked to Fewer Migraines

      Hypertension Linked to Fewer Migraines

      (Newser) - Beta blockers and other medications that lower blood pressure are routinely prescribed for migraines, but now a new study has discovered that people with high blood pressure had 40% fewer headaches. "This is a paradox," the lead researcher told WebMD. One possibility is that high blood pressure interferes with the pain mechanism. More »

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      blood pressure   American Heart Association   hypertension   migraines   headaches   Mayo Clinic   high blood pressure   pain   beta blockers   migraine triggers

  • February 2008
    • Kids' Clothes Give Teacher a Real Headache

      Kids' Clothes Give Teacher a Real Headache

      (Newser) - Bad news for Pippi Longstocking wannabes—a Swedish preschool has banned striped and polka-dotted children's clothing because the patterns trigger one teacher's migraine headaches. The ban is driving some fashion-conscious parents dotty, but the school's principal defends the teacher's right to "an appropriate work environment," reports the Local of Sweden. More »

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      Sweden   migraines   preschool   dress code   children's clothes   migraine triggers   Scandinavia

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