Two Accomplished Physicians — Jaclyn Duvall and Jason Sico — Named to the NHF’s Board of Directors

Two Accomplished Physicians — Jaclyn Duvall and Jason Sico — Named to the NHF’s Board of Directors

Chicago, Ill. (Oct. 26, 2022) – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) has added two accomplished physicians – Jaclyn R. Duvall, MD, AQH, of Tulsa, Okla., and Jason Sico, MD, MHS, FAHA, FAAN, FANA, FACP, of West Haven, Conn. – to…

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What Does My Gut Have to Do with My Migraine?

October 2022, Episode 136: What Does My Gut Have to Do with My Migraine? In this episode, Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D. hears the viewpoint of Trupti Gokani, MD, Board Certified Neurologist and Ayurvedic expert, about the gut-brain axis and how our…

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News Edition October 2022

October 2022, Episode 135: Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, discusses all the latest headache and migraine-related data and publications with migraine clinical trials expert Tim Smith, MD. Tune in to hear them review the latest on COVID-related headache/NDPH, the relationship between migraine…

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Jan Lewis Brandes

National Headache Foundation to Honor Jan Lewis Brandes, M.D., With Special Lifetime Achievement Award at Upcoming Annual Gala

    Chicago, Ill. (October 3, 2022) – Jan Lewis Brandes, M.D., MS, AQH, of Nashville, Tenn., will be recognized for her lifetime achievements in migraine and headache medicine at the National Headache Foundation’s (NHF) 36th Annual Gala Oct. 8…

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Medical Gaslighting Revisted

What is Medical Gaslighting? We are thrilled to be revisiting one of our most popular podcast episodes! Do you feel you have experienced medical gaslighting? If you have migraine or another chronic pain condition, chances are you have experienced medical…

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Migraine and Stress

September 2022, Episode 134: Do you identify with stress as a migraine trigger? Or do you find it insulting when people try to tell you that your migraine disease is related to stress? Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, aims to bring us…

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Chicago Fire Award

Ellen Aubry Memorial Award Given to ‘Chicago Fire’ for Accurate Depiction of Headache and Migraine

The National Headache Foundation (NHF) has selected the NBC television drama series “Chicago Fire” as the 2022 winner of the Ellen Aubry Memorial Award recognizing outstanding films, documentaries, news, and television projects that accurately depict people living with migraine and…

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Headache Heroes

2022 Headache Heroes Announced

Congratulations to the 2022 National Headache Foundation Headache Heroes! We had an incredible pool of nominees to choose from, but these people exemplified the spirit of the Headache Hero award. Help us celebrate the Headache Heroes at the National Headache…

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Why Do I Have Migraine or Why Does My Head Hurt so Bad?

September 2022, Episode 133: Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, and Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, discuss why we get migraine and where it starts. Can we reverse course through medications, lifestyle, diet, or even our thoughts and mentality to change our migraine and…

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Screen Time and Distraction Techniques for Kids With Migraine

September 2022, Episode 132: Is there a place for screen time for kids with migraine? Many parents (and physicians) limit screen time and other stimulating factors when a child has a migraine. Sometimes children with migraine are left in dark…

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Preparing for School With Migraine Disease

By Dominik Zawartko Policy and Advocacy Associate National Headache Foundation Sudden changes in routine and living conditions can be a tough adjustment for anyone to make. For students living with migraine, the transition from high school to college can be…

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National Headache Foundation Praises Passage and Signing Of PACT Act Revolutionizing Healthcare for Veterans

The passage and signing into law of the PACT (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) Act is a welcome measure in support of veterans who for years have been exposed to toxic substances due to the practice of burn pits. The…

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