Telling the Difference Between Headache Types: Migraines, Cluster, and Tension Headaches
Learning more about the different types of headaches can help you take the right steps to resolve the pain you are feeling and to know when to seek out medical help. There are key differences between the different types of headaches, from the location of the pain to...
The Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation Donates $500,000 to Memorial Hermann Benefitting The Will Erwin Headache Research Center
The Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation was excited to present a check for $500,000 to benefit The Will Erwin Headache Research Center at the Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Institute in the Texas Medical Center. This gift is the fifth and largest check...
Mark J. Burish, MD, PhD, is Now Triple Board Certified
Congratulations to Mark J. Burish, MD, PhD, on his most recent certification! We are proud to announce that Mark J. Burish, MD, PhD, Director of The Will Erwin Headache Research Center, has been certified in Headache Medicine by the United Council for Neurologic...
Neuromodulating Headaches: Interview with The PainExam and Dr. Mark Burish
Director of The Will Erwin Headache Research Center, Dr. Mark Burish, was recently featured in an episode of The PainExam podcast. He discusses some non-invasive device options that can help manage headache pain. Click to listen.
How Circadian Rhythm Affects Migraines and Cluster Headaches
Circadian rhythm affects more than just how much sleep you get every night and how rested (or exhausted) you feel in the morning. In fact, your sleeping patterns may be affecting the number and intensity of headaches you experience. Research has shown that changes or...
Heidi Bedell Interview with Doug Pike
Click here to listen to one of our Board Members, Heidi Bedell, as she discusses her battle with cluster headaches and the progress happening at The Will Erwin Headache and Research Center. Heidi was featured on iHeart Radio's Fifty+ podcast hosted by Doug Pike.
Is Your Headache Triggered By Caffeine?
If you're used to drinking coffee to start your day, you might have experienced a "caffeine headache" when you don't get your morning cup of joe. You're not alone. In fact, caffeine withdrawal headaches are quite common among coffee drinkers if they don't get their...
Menstrual Migraine Headaches
If you experience debilitating headaches around the time of your period, you're not alone. 18% of women in the US suffer from migraine headaches and 60% of these women are affected by menstrual migraines. This type of migraine headache occurs before, during, or...
Charlie Epps Interview with Joe Pogge
Click here to listen to The Golf Doctor's interview with Joe Pogge. Hear them discuss The Will Golf Tournament and the strides our foundation is making to cure debilitating headaches.
Triggers of Migraines and Cluster Headaches in the Fall Season
People who suffer from migraines or cluster headaches can often tell when the seasons are changing due to an increase in the number and severity of their symptoms. While doctors don’t know the exact cause of the seasonal spike of severe headaches, there are several...
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