Headaches can be caused by many factors — but where you feel your headache can indicate what the true trigger is. Experts say that the location of your headache — whether it’s felt in your forehead, ...

There are steps you can take to relieve headache pain and prevent future attacks. Thai Liang Lim/E+ via Getty Images Whether sharp and stabbing or dull and throbbing, a headache can ruin your day. But ...

Headaches are a part of life. But once in a while, we get a headache that feels different from the usual annoying pain. Headaches on top of your head, for instance, could be due to a few different ...

When a headache strikes, you may automatically reach for a drugstore painkiller, like the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ibuprofen (Advil and generic) and naproxen (Aleve and generic). But “some ...

Roughly twice as many women deal with frequent headaches as men, according to a study in The Journal of Headache and Pain. And we may be more susceptible to them in the summer, when high heat and ...

Migraines are often confused with other types of headaches. And with more than 200 different headache types recognized by the International Classification of Headache Disorders, it’s easy to ...

Taking NSAIDs like ibuprofen and staying hydrated can help ease sharp head pain. A doctor may suggest prescription-strength pain relievers or physical therapy for severe cases. Sharp head pain can ...

Suboccipital headaches often develop due to nerve compression in the back of your neck. You may have sharp or shooting pain in your scalp that can mimic migraine episodes. Your occipital bone is the ...

Whether sharp and stabbing or dull and throbbing, a headache can ruin your day. But your brain doesn't actually feel pain. So what is going on when it feels like your head is in a vise or about to ...

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