19 Important Causes of Headache

I assume headaches have always been a part of people’s daily lives. But, somehow, headache has never been regarded as a symptom of immense public health importance.  One of the reasons may be that most underlying causes of headache are benign. However, there is now a large body of evidence highlighting the societal impact of headache … Read more

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) – An Update

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also termed myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is an illness that has attracted a good deal of attention lately, mainly because of a proposed relationship with COVID-19. A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog post addressing 19 important causes of fatigue (1). ME/CFS was on the top of that … Read more

10 Everyday Things That May Trigger Migraines

Migraine is characterized by recurrent attacks of headache. The pain is often described as throbbing, and there may be a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. Migraines are commonly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound (1). The exact cause of migraines is unknown, but they’re believed to be the … Read more