Brain and Nervous System

Chronic pain is a type of pain that lasts for over 3 months. It may come and go. It manifests in the back, neck, joints, and all over the body1. It is caused by conditions like cancer, arthritis, and neuropathic or nerve pain1. But how do you know if the chronic pain you're experiencing is […]

Neuropathic or nerve pain is a type of pain that a lot of people misunderstand. One reason behind this is that nerve pain symptoms can vary from person to person, or even mimic symptoms of other conditions. If left untreated, it can severely impact a person's quality of life. This is why if you feel any […]

Pain, an unpleasant feeling that can be described in various ways, is a common symptom for many health conditions. In cases of injury, trauma, or infection, it’s easy to identify the cause of pain. However, there are times when pain is difficult to explain: it may feel different from the usual types of pain, and […]

Even with the advancements we have in modern medicine, there are still some diseases that we have yet to cure. One of the most elusive cures is for Alzheimer’s disease. However, one Filipina aims to study, and eventually find a way to cure Alzheimer’s. Read on to learn more about her, as well as the […]

Migraines are characterized by acute, pounding headaches that can last several hours or even days. Movements, activities, bright lights, food items or loud noises all seem to aggravate the pain. Migraines are painful and uncomfortable and they can, unfortunately, affect one’s quality of life so it’s understandable to look for solutions, no matter how unlikely. The […]

Migraines are characterized by acute, pounding headaches that can last several hours or even days. Pulsing or pounding pains usually occur in the forehead, side of the head, or around the eyes. Over time, the headache becomes worse. Movements, activities, bright lights, loud noises or even some food items all seem to aggravate the pain. […]

When we see a person trembling and fainting at the same time, we initially suspect an episodic seizure. But what many people do not know is that there are different types of seizures, each with its own symptoms.   A seizure occurs as a momentary abnormality in muscular tone or movements, be it in terms of stiffness, […]

There are people who feel headache and nausea together, and this is usually common. Most often than not, these are not life-threatening in any way. However, there are rare cases when headache with nausea is sign for  much severe health conditions such as brain aneurysm or brain tumor.  What are the Possible Causes of Headache and […]

Many of us have had several episodes of headaches during this course of the pandemic. Whether it be the typical migraine or the one caused by another medical condition, these headaches take a toll on people’s lives and daily functioning. Thus, addressing this common concern is necessary. But, what are some home remedies for headache […]

Headaches are such a common experience, that many of us have our own method of dealing with it. It is surprising, though, that we don't often associate headaches with anxiety. But there is a possible link between the two. It is a connection, so close, in fact, that headaches could be one of the most […]