HeadWise

National Headache Foundation
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A podcast about the latest news on migraine disease and headache disorders.

  1. há 1 dia

    Meet NHF’s New Board President ft. Hope O'Brien, MD, MBA

    Meet Hope O’Brien, MD, MBA, the new president of the National Headache Foundation’s Board of Directors. In this episode of HeadWise™, Dr. O’Brien shares what led her to headache medicine, the challenges facing headache care today and her vision for the future of NHF.

  2. há 5 dias

    Headache and Migraine After Concussion

    What happens when headache, migraine-like symptoms or other symptoms persist after a concussion? In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by neurologist Shae Datta, MD, to discuss concussion, post-traumatic headache and the recovery process. They explore what to do after a concussion, when symptoms may require further evaluation and why headache can continue even after other concussion symptoms improve. They also discuss the different ways post-traumatic headache can present, persistent symptoms such as dizziness, light sensitivity and nausea, the role of multidisciplinary concussion care, and treatment approaches that may help people experiencing ongoing symptoms. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual symptoms and treatment options.

  3. 13 de ago.

    Understanding Nausea and Vomiting With Migraine

    Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms associated with migraine, but they can look very different from one person to another. Some people experience mild nausea, while others may have vomiting that makes it difficult to eat, drink or take medication. In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by headache medicine specialist Fred Cohen, MD, to discuss nausea and vomiting with migraine. They explore why these symptoms may occur, how delayed gastric emptying during a migraine attack can affect the way oral medications are absorbed, and why alternative treatment routes may be helpful for some people. They also discuss options for managing nausea, when severe or prolonged vomiting may require emergency care, and why symptoms beyond headache pain should be part of the conversation with your health care provider. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual symptoms and treatment options.

  4. 29 de jul.

    Psychedelics and Headache Disorders

    What role could psychedelics play in the future of headache medicine? In this episode of HeadWise, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by Emmanuelle Schindler, MD, PhD, to discuss the latest research on psilocybin and other psychedelics in migraine, cluster headache, and post-traumatic headache. They explore how these compounds are being studied, what early clinical trials have found, safety considerations, and why more research is still needed before these therapies become part of routine care. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual symptoms and treatment options.

  5. 22 de jul.

    Actionable Pathways in Treatment-Resistant Migraine ft. Amelia Barrett

    In this episode of HeadWise™, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by Amelia Barrett, MD to explore how emerging research on biological pathways may help explain why some people experience treatment-resistant migraine. The conversation focuses on several actionable pathways involved in medication metabolism, methylation, and neurotransmitter function, and discusses how these processes may influence migraine, medication side effects, and treatment response. Dr. Barrett also explains how nutrition, genetics, and personalized medicine may work together to support more individualized migraine care as research continues to evolve. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual symptoms and treatment options.

  6. 22 de jul.

    Histamine as a Migraine and Headache Trigger ft. Amelia Barrett

    In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by neurologist Amelia Barrett, MD, to explore the role histamine may play in migraine and headache disorders. Dr. Barrett explains what histamine is, how it functions in the immune system, and why elevated histamine levels may contribute to headache attacks in some people. They discuss the connection between histamine, inflammation, mast cells, and migraine, along with common food sources of histamine, including fermented foods, aged cheeses, cured meats, wine, and even leftovers. The conversation also covers histamine intolerance, the enzyme diamine oxidase (DAO), mast cell activation, cluster headache, and why certain individuals may be more sensitive to histamine than others. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual symptoms and treatment options.

  7. 3 de jun.

    Understanding Headache Locations ft. Fred Cohen, MD

    In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD, to explore one of the most common questions people ask about headache disorders: What does it mean if my head hurts in a specific location?

  8. 20 de mai.

    Migraine Clinical Trials Explained

    In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD is joined by Tim Smith, MD and migraine clinical trial participant Tierra Lillard to explore how migraine clinical trials help advance treatment options and improve care for people living with migraine.

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A podcast about the latest news on migraine disease and headache disorders.

Informações

  • Criado por
    National Headache Foundation
  • Anos de atividade
    2020 - 2026
  • Episódios
    253
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Site do podcast
    HeadWise

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