Scientists discover why some people get headaches from drinking red wine - and expensive bottles are MORE likely to cause them
Researchers at the University of California say a 'red wine headache' can start in under 30 minutes after a small glass. A naturally occurring compound could cause migraines and nausea. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Red-wine headache explained - and it is not about volume
For some, a glass is enough to trigger headache due to the way their body metabolises the drink, scientists say. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - November 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Chemists solve " millennia-old mystery " of cause of red wine headaches
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, many of us rely on a glass (or two) of red wine to keep us going through the family festivities. But red wine is not for everyone, and even one small glass is enough to send some people to bed with a crippling headache within minutes of drinking. These so-called…#scientificreports #morrislevin #headachecenter #quercetin #andrewwaterhouse #napavalley #quercetinglucuronide #waterhouse #acetaldehyde #apramitadevi (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Scientists say mystery of how red wine headaches occur may be solved
Researchers home in on phenolic flavonoids as culprit for headaches that come on soon after a glass or twoFor the Greek philosopher Celsus, wine was the answer to endless ailments, from fatigue and fever to coughs and constipation. But despite its convenient healing powers, the grape, he conceded to his faithful readers, could bring about the odd headache.Now, researchers believe they have hit on the reason why wine – red wine, in particular – causes such swift and undeserved headaches. When the liver breaks down a particular ingredient, it produces a substance that has the same effects as a drug used to make alcoholic...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 20, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Food science Wine Alcohol World news Source Type: news
A hand-worn device can provide you relief from migraine pain without medicine: Here is how it works, cost
Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, has launched Nerivio, a revolutionary wearable therapy device for the treatment of acute migraine. Approved by the US FDA, this non-invasive device stimulates nerve endings to activate pain modulation and provides a drug-free solution for adults and adolescents with acute migraine. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - November 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dr Reddy's rolls out wearable device for migraine management
Dr Reddy's Laboratories has introduced Nerivio, a wearable therapy device for drug-free migraine management, approved by the US FDA. Nerivio is a prescription-based non-invasive device for acute and prophylactic migraine treatment for people aged 12 and above. The device can be worn on the upper arm and needs to be used within 60 minutes of headache onset for acute treatment or every alternate day for prevention. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - November 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
My three-day headache was actually down to a brain tumour
Natalie McKenna-Mounty, from Ramsgate in Kent, suffered from a three-day severe headache in April 2020, just after the UK was plunged into its first Covid lockdown. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Doctor shares 47p cure to get rid of painful migraines in minutes
The cost-effective remedy works by reducing the flow of blood which could help alleviate the very bad headache. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
My hangover actually turned out to be a STROKE when I was just 23
EXCLUSIVE: Waking up with a thumping headache, Alex Bowles, from Brentwood in Essex, put it down to a hangover after enjoying dinner and drinks with friends the night before. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High Prevalence of Undetected Hypertension Found in Bangladesh
The salinity of the water in coastal Bangladesh contributes to high blood pressure. Credit: Rafiqul Islam/IPSBy Rafiqul IslamDHAKA, Nov 7 2023 (IPS) Since her childhood, Parveen Begum, 52, has been adding extra salt while eating her meals. However, she did not know that this contributed to high blood pressure.
Recently, she suffered severe headaches, forcing her to go to a physician, and when the doctor checked her health, he she had hypertension.
“I could not take my daily meals without taking additional salt, which helped develop the chronic disease in my health. Now I have to take medicines for blood pressure regular...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - November 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Rafiqul Islam Tags: Asia-Pacific Health Humanitarian Emergencies Sustainable Development Goals TerraViva United Nations Women's Health Bangladesh IPS UN Bureau IPS UN Bureau Report Source Type: news
The New Headache for Bosses: Employees Aren ’t Quitting
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Source: Reuters: Health - November 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cannabis Eases Migraine Symptoms For 94% Of Users In Under 2 Hours: Study
This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. Studies report marijuana can reduce headache and migraine severity, but exact doses currently remain unknown. Unless you experience a headache, and especially a migraine, you have no idea how disabling they…#freshtoast #successful #thc #carriecutter (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The screen struggle is real and TD Bank is making its solution free to the public
When Samantha Estoesta used to get migraines from staring at her computer screen all day at work, she would turn off all the lights or find a dark room and try to just “power through.” We apologize, but this video has failed to load. tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your…#samanthaestoesta #tdbank #estoesta #torontodominionbank #googlechrome #accessiblitycom #elevatefestival (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
China Turns Focus on Rare Earths Sector Amid Trade War with US
China has announced plans to increase its focus on the strategic rare earths industry as an intense trade and technology war with the West continues to gains pace. China’s state broadcaster said on Friday it would coordinate the exploration, development, utilisation and standardised management in…#iphones #myanmar #thailand #beijing #allanwalton #melissasanderson #vishakhasaxena #chinametalcurbs #galliumcurbs #headache (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
I suffered a migraine in ballet class - it turned out to be a spinal infection that's left me paralyzed for life
Sarah Todd Hammer, now 22, from North Carolina, was eight years old when she started feeling severe pain during dance class. The next morning, she was completely paralyzed from the neck down.' (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
