- About 14-15% of the global population experience a migraine.
- Past research shows that people who experience migraine attacks are at an increased risk for other diseases, including breast cancer.
- Researchers from the Cancer Center at West China Hospital of Sichuan University have identified a possible genetic link between migraine and breast cancer.
Researchers estimate that between
Previous studies have linked migraine attacks to an increased risk for other conditions, including
Additionally, past research found people who experience migraine headaches may also have a heightened chance of certain
Now, researchers from the Cancer Center at West China Hospital of Sichuan University in China are adding to this body of knowledge with a new study that has identified a possible genetic link between migraine and breast cancer.
This study was recently published in the journal BMC Cancer.
Migraine attacks are characterized by intense headaches that can cause throbbing or pulsation, usually in one particular area or side of the head. An attack can last from anywhere between a few hours to a few days.
Because of its intensity, a migraine-related headache is typically also accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.
A migraine atack comes about in stages, each with its own set of symptoms. Before a migraine attack, a person may experience mood changes, dizziness, thirst, and/or light and sound sensitivity.
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The headache stage of a migraine attack is identified by pain on one or both sides of the head. This stage can last for…
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