Headaches

FDA warns pregnant migraine sufferers against anti-seizure drugs

2013-05-06 16:56:00

The Food and Drug Administration is warning physicians that women who suffer migraine headaches and are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use the drugs valproate or valproic acid to prevent the severe headaches, in light of new evidence showing...

Big hit has huge effect on Ducks, Red Wings going into Game 4

2013-05-06 12:34:00

DETROIT – Suspended forward Justin Abdelkader will be out of Detroit’s lineup for the next two games, but the Ducks could be missing injured defenseman Toni Lydman for an even longer period of time. Ducks Coach Bruce Boudreau said as much...

Health officials trace meningitis roots to quash outbreak fears

2013-04-23 06:54:00

L.A. County officials said they compared a strain of meningitis from a case in April that killed a West Hollywood lawyer to others in the county to determine whether there was an outbreak. While officials found the strains were part of a similar...

Officials find no meningitis link between L.A. and New York cases

2013-04-24 00:00:00

In an effort to quash any fears of a patterned outbreak, Los Angeles County health officials said a fatal case of meningitis found this month is not connected to any others across the country. "Public Health has not identified any other cases of...

No meningitis link between L.A. and New York cases, officials say

2013-04-22 13:25:00

In an effort to quash any fears of a patterned outbreak, Los Angeles County health officials said a fatal case of meningitis discovered earlier this month is not connected to any others across the country. “Public Health has not identified any...

L.A. County to offer free meningitis vaccine to low-income residents

2013-04-17 20:55:00

Los Angeles County health officials on Wednesday began offering free meningitis vaccinations to low-income and uninsured residents while downplaying fears about a potential outbreak of the disease. "We really sympathize with the heightened concern...

L.A. County to offer free meningitis vaccine to low-income residents

2013-04-17 14:45:00

Responding to escalating concerns about bacterial meningitis, Los Angeles County health officials announced Wednesday that they are offering free�vaccines to low-income and uninsured residents. The vaccines protect against meningococcal meningitis, a...

Man stricken with meningitis dies

2013-04-13 13:16:00

A 33-year-old West Hollywood man afflicted with meningitis has died, a Los Angeles County coroner's official confirmed Saturday. Brett Shaad was pronounced dead at about 3:40 p.m. Friday, said Dana Been, a coroner's investigator. The case, along...

Free meningitis vaccines offered after West Hollywood man's death

2013-04-15 07:02:00

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation will offer free meningitis vaccines starting Monday. The move comes just days after a West Hollywood man died from the disease. Anyone who might have been exposed to the disease or might be at risk should to make plans...

As meningitis fears rise, foundation to offer free vaccine

2013-04-14 11:22:00

Responding to fears of a deadly meningitis outbreak among gay men, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation announced Sunday that it will begin offering free vaccines to help counter a spread of the potentially deadly disease. Worry over a meningitis outbreak...

Caution advised after West Hollywood lawyer stricken with meningitis

2013-04-13 00:00:00

A recently confirmed case of meningitis in Los Angeles County and a spate of others striking gay men in New York City have officials in West Hollywood warning residents to take precautions. "We don't want to panic people," said West Hollywood City...

Health officials investigate meningococcal infection in L.A. County

2013-04-12 11:28:00

Public health officials are investigating a Los Angeles County case of meningococcal infection, a bacteria-caused illness that can lead to potentially deadly meningitis. Dr. Jonathan Fielding, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public...

Treat it: It's important to remove the tick properly by using tweezers to gently pull it straight out. Use a gentle soap and water to clean the affected area. Head to the doctor if: The small mark starts to expand and look like a bull's-eye.

2012-06-27 23:44:22

When abolitionist Harriet Tubman would not tie up an escaping slave, her slaveowner hit her in the head with a weight, which left a permanent indention in her forehead. She suffered from narcolepsy, seizures and chronic headaches because of that blow. (Source: National Women's History Museum)

2012-06-18 22:13:32

For temporal headaches : Press four fingers against the temporal muscle and move them back and forth, up and down or in a circular motion.

2011-10-05 00:00:00