Headache

Red traffic light saves stroke victim's life in Rishon Lezion

A passing Magen David Adom paramedic saved the life of 75-year-old Moshe Ami Benita, who suffered a stroke while stopped at a red light in Rishon Lezion during a routine drive home.

A Magen David Adom mobile intensive care unit and paramedic, June 2, 2025; illustrative.
In many cases, your headache doesn’t actually start in your head

Suffering from headaches? The source may actually be in your neck and shoulder blades

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Man suffers months of headaches. Doctors discover the cause: Chopsticks

Is there a link between weather and migraines?


These foods can trigger headaches

Dr. Maya Roseman discusses headache-inducing foods and outlines five essential precautions to prevent distressing pain


The hot weather may be making this medical condition worse

The hot and hazy weather can cause migraine attacks. Dr. Oved Daniel, chair of the Israeli Headache Society, explains what these attacks look like and what can be done to avoid them.

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Got migraines? FDA approved Pfizer's nasal spray treatment

Every day, there are 40,000 migraine attacks in Israel. This new Pfizer treatment could help

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This is how to get through Passover without any migraines

The holiday season allows us a break and rest from work and routine, but for those who suffer from migraines, such a routine change can be particularly painful.

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What your booger color says about your health

We all check the tissue after blowing our noses. This guide describes each color of discharge. Is it something to worry about or is it just a simple cold?

 Woman blowing nose (Illustrative)

Women warriors struggle with autoimmune diseases - here's how to treat them

International Women's Day is more than a commercial allyship – there are a few diseases that women suffer much more than men. Specifically, these two.

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Israeli migraine device proves ‘effective, safe, sustainable’ in real-world study

Eighty percent of patients using Israel-based Theranica’s Nerivio no longer need prescription migraine medications, peer-reviewed research shows.

Nerivio device

US study shows Israeli device effective against chronic migraines

Pharmacy benefit management firm MC-Rx places the wearable device as a preferred treatment on its formulary

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Ouch! Cluster headaches are the headaches of the transition seasons

It’s called the strongest headache that affects people and it has clear, defining characteristics. But why does it appear in the fall? Who suffers from it? Which treatments are available?

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Israeli breakthrough migraine treatment 'zaps' away pain - new study

At two hours post-treatment, pain freedom was achieved by 37% of participants with REN compared to 9% of the participants who took oral triptans and over the counter analgesic medications.

A breakthrough Israeli technology has been found more effective than standard-care medications at treating acute migraine headaches in adolescents.