Headache and migraine Archive

A cervical artery dissection is a tear in one of the arteries in the neck that carry blood to the brain. Although rare, it is one of the most common causes of stroke in people under age 50.

Encephalitis, or brain inflammation, can cause symptoms ranging from mild, flu‑like illness to life‑threatening confusion and coma. Causes, recovery, and urgent treatments vary by virus.

Tingling, leg weakness, and voice changes can be alarming. Learn how doctors sort out these symptoms and when Parkinson's disease may be suspected.

When tremors progress from a mild nuisance to disrupting daily life, specific therapies may offer relief and help steady your movements.

Muscle tightening or jerking during a severe migraine can have several explanations. Learn about the possible causes.

Severe right-sided belly and back pain with a normal scan may point to irritated spinal nerves. Explore options that could help ease symptoms.

A 2026 study suggested that helping care for grandchildren can offer cognitive benefits, helping older adults maintain stronger memory and language skills. Grandmothers who helped with childcare-related tasks also showed less overall cognitive decline over time than non-caregiving peers.

LATE dementia (which stands for limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy) was formally recognized in 2019. LATE and Alzheimer's disease both involve progressive memory loss, but LATE usually advances more slowly than Alzheimer's.

Wondering if sour cream, yogurt, nuts, peanut butter, or other foods are migraine triggers? Learn which foods are proven culprits and how to spot your triggers.