The Global Burden of Headache: A Consistent but More Detailed Picture – and a Wakeup Call for the Field, Too - Migraine Science Collaborative Methodological refinements in the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2023 allow for a more precise estimate of the gender gap in headache, as well as a better understanding of the contribution of me...

The latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) estimates for #headache are in. GBD2023 paints a picture consistent with previous estimates, but provides more detail about medication overuse headache and how much time people spend with headache. Read more on MSC.
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The latest MSC monthly digest is now available. See the #migraine and #headache research we've been covering over the past month.

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A Proactive Approach to Advocacy for the Migraine Community – A Conversation with Julienne Verdi - Migraine Science Collaborative In this Migraine Science Collaborative interview, Verdi discusses building on successful volunteer-led advocacy efforts, the need for headache-specific legislation, and why it is important to be proac...

Take a look at our latest interview, with Julienne Verdi, the executive director of the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy and The Headache Alliance. She discusses her path to #advocacy and efforts to improve #migraine awareness and care.

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A Proactive Approach to Advocacy for the Migraine Community – A Conversation with Julienne Verdi - Migraine Science Collaborative In this Migraine Science Collaborative interview, Verdi discusses building on successful volunteer-led advocacy efforts, the need for headache-specific legislation, and why it is important to be proac...

See our latest interview, with Julienne Verdi from the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy & The Headache Alliance. She discusses advocacy efforts, headache-specific legislation, and being proactive at the policy level. #migraine #headache #advocacy

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Cannabis for Acute Migraine: A Successful Randomized Trial - Migraine Science Collaborative A combination of THC and CBD proved superior to placebo, and to either cannabinoid alone.

In case you missed it: A combination of THC and CBD proved superior to placebo, and to either cannabinoid alone, in a recent randomized trial testing #cannabis for acute #migraine. Read more in MSC news today.

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Making OnabotulinumtoxinA Treatment for Migraine Less Painful - Migraine Science Collaborative A new randomized trial shows that remote electrical neuromodulation reduces procedural pain and post-procedural headache after Botox treatment.

MSC news: A new randomized trial shows that remote electrical neuromodulation reduces procedural #pain and post-procedural #headache from onabotulinumtoxinA injections. Read more on MSC today.

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February/March 2026 Clinical Research Update: The Latest Findings in Migraine – Part 1 - Migraine Science Collaborative February/March 2026 Clinical Research Update: The Latest Findings in Migraine – Part 1

Our latest update covering clinical studies in the #migraine and #headache field is now available. It's a two-parter -- there's a lot of research going on! Take a look in MSC news.

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The latest edition of the MSC literature recap is now live. Take a look at all the #migraine and #headache papers that made the cut this week, including original basic science and clinical research, reviews, and commentaries/editorials.

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Exercise to Improve Migraine: How Much Is Enough? - Migraine Science Collaborative A new meta-analysis posits an aerobic exercise therapeutic window for reducing migraine pain and frequency, though uncertainty remains.

In case you missed it: A recent meta-analysis posits an aerobic exercise therapeutic window for reducing #migraine pain and frequency, though uncertainty remains. Read more in MSC news.

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Making OnabotulinumtoxinA Treatment for Migraine Less Painful - Migraine Science Collaborative A new randomized trial shows that remote electrical neuromodulation reduces procedural pain and post-procedural headache after Botox treatment.

MSC News: A new randomized trial shows that remote electrical neuromodulation reduces procedural #pain and post-procedural #headache from onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) injections.

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Understanding the Pathophysiology of Headache Disorders: An Interview with Philip Holland - Migraine Science Collaborative Philip Holland discusses his path to the migraine field, some of the projects he’s working on now, and his interests outside of science.

Take a look at our most recent interview, with Philip Holland, who discusses his work on the pathophysiology of #headache disorders. Read more about his path to the #migraine field, the projects he’s working on now, and his interests outside of science.

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Have you seen our latest literature recap? It's our curated list of the research papers, reviews, and commentaries/editorials that we think you'll want to know about. Take a look on MSC today. #MigraineResearch #HeadacheResearch

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The Big Picture: What We Know – and Don’t Know – about Social Disparities in Pain Treatment and Outcomes - Migraine Science Collaborative A new scoping review describes knowledge generated from more than 50 years of research.

We recently reported on a new scoping review describing knowledge generated from more than 50 years of research on social disparities in #pain. Read more about it in MSC news today.

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Take a look at the latest crop of papers in our newest biweekly literature recap, featuring original research -- basic science and clinical -- reviews, commentaries and editorials. #MigraineResearch #HeadacheResearch

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The latest MSC monthly e-Newsletter is now available. Take a look at what we've been up to the past month. #MigraineResearch #HeadacheResearch

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An Anti-CGRP Antibody Expands the Pediatric Migraine Toolbox: A Look at the Data - Migraine Science Collaborative A recent randomized, controlled trial testing fremanezumab in children and adolescents with episodic migraine showed a reduction in monthly migraine days.

MSC News: A recent randomized controlled trial testing #fremanezumab in children and adolescents with episodic #migraine showed a reduction in monthly migraine days.

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Exercise to Improve Migraine: How Much Is Enough? - Migraine Science Collaborative A new meta-analysis posits an aerobic exercise therapeutic window for reducing migraine pain and frequency, though uncertainty remains.

What's the best amount of #exercise to get to improve #migraine? That was the focus of a recent study covered in MSC news. Take a look:

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January 2026 Clinical Research Update: The Latest Findings in Migraine - Migraine Science Collaborative Highlights include successful phase 4 trials, new studies on psychedelics, migraine in men, and more.

Did you see our latest update on recent clinical studies in the #migraine and #headache field? Highlights include successful phase 4 trials, new studies on psychedelics, migraine in men, and more. Take a look on MSC today.

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Cannabis for Acute Migraine: A Successful Randomized Trial - Migraine Science Collaborative A combination of THC and CBD proved superior to placebo, and to either cannabinoid alone.

In case you missed it: A recent clinical trial found that a combination of THC and CBD proved superior to placebo, and to either cannabinoid alone, to treat acute #migraine. Read more in MSC news.

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The latest MSC biweekly literature recap is now published! It's a great way to keep up with the latest #migraine and #headache research. It includes original animal and clinical studies, reviews, and commentaries/editorials. Take a look!

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Cannabis for Acute Migraine: A Successful Randomized Trial - Migraine Science Collaborative A combination of THC and CBD proved superior to placebo, and to either cannabinoid alone.

MSC News: A combination of THC and CBD proved superior to placebo, and to either cannabinoid alone, in a trial for acute #migraine.

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January 2026 Clinical Research Update: The Latest Findings in Migraine - Migraine Science Collaborative Highlights include successful phase 4 trials, new studies on psychedelics, migraine in men, and more.

In case you missed it, take a look at our recent update on clinical studies in the #migraine field. Highlights include successful phase 4 trials, new studies on #psychedelics, migraine in men, and more.

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The Global Burden of Headache: A Consistent but More Detailed Picture – and a Wakeup Call for the Field, Too - Migraine Science Collaborative Methodological refinements in the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2023 allow for a more precise estimate of the gender gap in headache, as well as a better understanding of the contribution of me...

Methodological refinements in the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 give a more precise estimate of the gender gap in #headache, and a better understanding of the contribution of medication overuse. But GBD researchers point to a disturbing trend, too.
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A Focus on Women’s Health: Making Routine Migraine Screening a Standard of Care - Migraine Science Collaborative A new position statement from the American Headache Society calls for annual screening at well-woman exams for adolescent and pre-menopausal women.

In case you missed it: A new position statement from the American Headache Society calls for annual #migraine screening at well-woman exams for adolescent girls and women. Read more in MSC news.

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The latest edition of our biweekly literature recap is now live! See all the papers that made the grade this week, including basic science, translational and clinical research papers, along with commentaries and reviews, in the #migraine and #headache field. migrainecollaborative.org/paper-date/2...

A Focus on Women’s Health: Making Routine Migraine Screening a Standard of Care - Migraine Science Collaborative A new position statement from the American Headache Society calls for annual screening at well-woman exams for adolescent and pre-menopausal women.

In case you missed it: A new position statement from the American Headache Society calls for annual #migraine screening at well-woman exams for adolescent girls and women. Read more in MSC news.

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The latest MSC monthly e-Newsletter is now available. Take a look at what we've been up to over the past month -- news stories on exercise for #migraine, migraine triggers, a clinical research update, and more.

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Exercise to Improve Migraine: How Much Is Enough? - Migraine Science Collaborative A new meta-analysis posits an aerobic exercise therapeutic window for reducing migraine pain and frequency, though uncertainty remains.

In case you missed it: A new meta-analysis posits an aerobic #exercise therapeutic window for reducing #migraine pain and frequency, though uncertainty remains. Read more in MSC news.

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The Element of Surprise: A New Way to Think about Migraine Triggers - Migraine Science Collaborative A study based on information theory shows that a surprisal score can predict the likelihood of migraine.

MSC news: A study based on information theory shows that a surprisal score can predict the likelihood of #migraine.

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A Focus on Women’s Health: Making Routine Migraine Screening a Standard of Care - Migraine Science Collaborative A new position statement from the American Headache Society calls for annual screening at well-woman exams for adolescent and pre-menopausal women.

MSC News: A new position statement from the American Headache Society calls for annual #migraine screening at well-woman exams for adolescent girls and women. @ahsheadache.bsky.social

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