Headaches signal the body is under some type of stress — infection, hormonal changes and dehydration among the possibilities.

Waking up with a headache can ruin your entire morning before it begins. While restful sleep should bring clarity and energy, for some people it delivers pain and confusion instead. Morning headaches ...

Waking up with a headache even after what feels like a long, restful sleep is a common yet puzzling experience. Sleep is supposed to recharge the body and mind, but oversleeping, often referred to as ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do people get headaches? – Evie V., age 10, ...

It can feel like you’ve won the lottery when you skate through allergy season without the constant stuffiness and itchy eyes that everyone else seems to struggle with. But allergists say it’s possible ...

Why can ice cream give you a headache? The "brain freeze" explained You may have already experienced this strange sensation: you eat ice cream too quickly, or drink an iced beverage, and suddenly, a ...

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