New Migraine Medications Still Underused. Work best when combined with Botox A large new study led by Dr. Sait Ashina reveals that revolutionary migraine prevention medications remain significantly underutilized, even though they represent a major breakthrough in migraine

USC research suggests that magnesium can help post-concussion syndrome Researchers at USC’s Keck Medicine presented a poster with their findings at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society in Minneapolis, which concluded yesterday. They described the effect

Triptans in Pregnancy: New Study Finds No Long-Term Developmental Risks Many women with migraine worry about taking their medications during pregnancy. Migraine drugs in the triptan family (like sumatriptan, rizatriptan, etc.) are very effective for stopping attacks, but

TMS for Mild Cognitive Impairment. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a term used by neurologists to describe symptoms such as forgetting names, losing focus, or struggling with simple tasks. While MCI involves subtle changes in memory or thinking that don’t disrupt daily life,

Magnetic Brain Stimulation Helps Stroke Survivors Improve Speech. Aphasia, a language disorder that often follows stroke, affects millions of people worldwide. It can make speaking, understanding, reading, and writing difficult or even impossible. For many, recovery stalls after

Virtual Reality Nature Experiences May Help Reduce Pain Sensitivity. In my latest book, The End of Migraines: 150 Ways to Stop Your Pain, I mentioned studies that showed the pain-relieving effect of virtual reality. New research reveals how immersive natural environments could

The Healing Power of Holding Hands: Insights from Neuroscience on Pain Relief There’s something powerful about human touch when you’re hurting. As a neurologist, I see every day how a gentle hand squeeze from someone you trust can shift your pain—not just emotionally, but in ways

Lithium Levels are low in Alzheimer’s. Is there a role in Migraine and Chronic Pain? Recently published research on lithium deficiency in Alzheimer’s disease has caught the attention of the media. As a neurologist specializing in pain and headache medicine with an interest in

How Artificial Sweeteners May Be Affecting Your Brain A large Brazilian study published in Neurology followed nearly 13,000 adults for eight years and found something troubling: people who consumed the most artificial sweeteners showed faster cognitive decline compared to those

On September 18, at 9 AM EST, I will be speaking on neurostimulation for migraines at the Migraine Association of Ireland. Here is the lecture outline: ØPeripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) -Cefaly -Nerivio -Electroacupuncture ØVagus nerve stimulation (VNS) ØTranscranial