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Migraine: a common but poorly understood disease
Compared to men, women are three times more likely to suffer from migraine (yes, singular, like cancer or depression). Some say migraine can be triggered by caffeine, dehydration, or even weather changes.
By Rico Gagliano • • 51m ListenCompared to men, women are three times more likely to suffer from migraine (yes, singular, like cancer or depression). Some say migraine can be triggered by caffeine, dehydration, or even weather changes. It brings an onslaught of pain, light sensitivity, and nausea.
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Migraine (yes, singular, like cancer or depression) is a disease that's not well understood. Some say it can be triggered by caffeine, dehydration, or even weather changes.
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