Why Summer Heat and Sun Trigger Severe Migraines: Causes and Prevention

Summer Migraines: How Heat, Sunlight, and Bright Light Trigger Severe Headaches Dr. Helena Fischer June 12, 2024 Health Nearly 1 billion people worldwide experience migraines, and for many, summer becomes a season of heightened suffering as heat, intense sunlight, and bright light act as powerful triggers. According to the World Health Organization, migraines are the … Read more

Migraine is Not Just a Headache: New Awareness Exhibit at Medical Center Hofspoor

For millions of people worldwide, the phrase “I have a migraine” is often met with a sympathetic but reductive response: “I get those too; a strong painkiller usually does the trick.” This common dismissal stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of the condition, conflating a complex neurological event with a simple tension headache. At Medisch Centrum … Read more

Woman Suffered Severe Headaches for 60 Years—What Was in Her Brain Should Have Killed Her

For six decades, a woman endured relentless, excruciating headaches that baffled doctors and disrupted every aspect of her life. What began as occasional discomfort in her youth evolved into a near-constant torment, with episodes so severe they left her incapacitated for days. Despite countless consultations, imaging tests, and treatments across multiple countries, no clear diagnosis … Read more