The Invisible Impact
Migraines are not just headaches; they are complex neurological conditions that significantly impact the lives of millions worldwide. While some may perceive migraines as isolated incidents, the truth is that their prevalence is far more widespread than we often...
Migraine in Women
Migraine impacts nearly 13% of the population globally. While both men and women suffer from migraines, women are three times more likely than men to develop the condition: it occurs in 6% of men and 18% of women. Women are also at greater risk of prolonged attacks...
Migraines and Cognitive Dysfunction
While migraines are primarily known for their physical effects, they can also have significant cognitive effects that can impact a person's ability to think, work, and perform everyday activities. In young and middle-aged adults, migraines have been associated with...
Different Types of Debilitating Headaches
Headaches are a common ailment that most people experience at some point in their lives. While some headaches are mild and easily managed with over-the-counter medication, some types of headaches can be debilitating and severely impact a person's quality of life. When...
The Effects of Cluster Headaches
Cluster headache is a rare headache syndrome characterized by severe pain around one eye or on one side of the head. These headaches are often referred to as "suicide headaches" because of the intense, often unbearable pain they cause. They are considered to be one of...
Cluster Headaches and Their Treatments
Cluster headache (CH) is a rare type of headache and is one of the most painful headache syndromes. Cluster headaches can affect each person differently, but there are two main groups of cluster headaches: episodic and chronic. Patients in the episodic group come in...
New Preventative Migraine Treatment
Migraines are moderate to severe headaches that can come in conjunction with other debilitating symptoms making them all the more difficult to deal with. There is currently no cure for migraines and while research is being done to discover the causes and treatments...
The Process—Coverage of Oxygen by Medicare
The Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation was founded with the mission to find a cure for cluster headaches and migraines, increase awareness about the different types of debilitating headaches, and inform those in need of the available treatment options. The...
Non-invasive stimulation of the upper arm – A New Innovative Migraine Treatment
Migraines Today There is currently no cure for migraines or debilitating headaches, meaning that new treatments are needed. In May 2019, a new innovative migraine treatment was introduced called Remote Electronic Stimulation. There is only one Remote Electronic...
Fox 26 Houston Migraine Awareness Month Interview 2022
On Monday, June 27th, Jimmy and Pam Erwin, founders of the Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation were accompanied by Dr. Mark Burish, M.D., Ph.D., who heads up The Will Erwin Headache Research Center for an interview with Fox 26 Houston. Watch the interview here -
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