/oss/taxonomy/term/2468/all en /oss/article/environment-you-asked/does-weather-really-cause-headaches <p>When the weather forecast foretells a coming storm, some get out not only their umbrella and wellies but also the Advil. The weather has been blamed for ailments from arthritis flare-ups to coughs, but is it culpable when it comes to headaches?</p> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:59:27 +0000 Ada McVean M.Sc. 9595 at /oss /oss/article/did-you-know-health/migraines-and-genetics <p>An international research team has recently linked the common migraine with a genetic risk factor.  It seems that people suffering from migraines have a variation in their DNA, specifically on chromosome 8.  As a result, a gene that normally codes for a protein that prevents the build-up of an important brain chemical known as glutamate does not function properly.  Since migraines are thought to be triggered by an accumulation of glutamate, this discovery shows great promise for developing new treatments for one of the world’s most disabling conditions.</p> Wed, 31 May 2017 14:29:12 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 2507 at /oss