HEALTH

Headaches: A universal pain in the neck

In the vast and ever-growing world of human pain and suffering, the headache gets little respect. Ask Dr. Brian McGeeney, a neurologist and pain specialist at Boston Medical Center. He and a group of other doctors -- affectionately called Headache on the Hill -- have travelled to Washington, D.C. to talk about the urgent need for more federal funding for headache research. More »

Chronic condition may need stronger relief

Hazel Reese, 66, knows a lot about headaches. She should. She has suffered them for the last 50 years. Her migraine was hormone-related and returned like clockwork every month. Her father gently massaged her temples before she went to sleep. "When I woke up, they'd [her headache] be gone," she said. At the time she didn't know she had migraines, a particularly painful type of headache. What's worse, nor did her doctors. More »

Relax, take a deep breath ... stop that headache

Got a headache? Who doesn't? The economy is still shaky. The first day of school is too far off for working parents. And the jackhammer down the street -- or that heated argument moments ago -- probably isn't helping either. More »

Which one is it?

The three most common types of headaches vary in their symptoms, but it is possible to have overlap of symptoms or two different headaches occurring at the same time. More »

Help your doctor help you ... and keep a headache diary

In order to pinpoint your type of headache, which will help to diagnose and treat it correctly, pay close attention when it surfaces. More »