Media Award

Nominations Now Open For Ellen Aubry Award

Chicago, Ill. (May 1, 2023) – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) announced today it is seeking 2023 nominations for the Ellen Aubry Memorial Award to recognize the accurate depiction of headache and migraine disorders in film and television media. Nominations…

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HeadWise Podcast on migraine and headache news

HeadWise: News Update on Headache and Migraine

Episode 153 News Edition – April.23: In this Headwise News Episode, Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D., talks to headache specialist and clinical trial expert Tim Smith, MD, about three new medication announcements plus an exciting new study linking genetic, hormone, and circadian…

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A New Diagnosis With MUMS

Cannon Tekstar Hodge’s career in the fashion industry was derailed by a triple migraine diagnosis of Vestibular Migraine, Sinus Migraine, and Migraine with Unilateral Motor Symptoms (MUMS). Cannon is now a super migraine advocate. She uses her background and social…

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AQH

National Headache Foundation Congratulates 30 New AQH Certificate Holders Following Spring Exam

Chicago, Ill. (March 21, 2023) – Thirty healthcare providers across the country were recently named new recipients of the National Headache Foundation (NHF) Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (AQH) following the Spring exam. “I would like to congratulate…

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HeadWise – Episode 149: News Edition #4

HeadWise – Episode 149: News Edition #4

Is it safe to take ubrogepant and atogepant together? What is Pulmatrix? What’s new in cluster headache? What are the latest MRI findings in migraine? Are migraine triggers as numerous and as important as we think? Hear the latest headache…

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Migraine 101 Video Series Released

Chicago, Ill. (March 1, 2023) – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) announced today a new video series for people living with migraine and headache disorders. Tom Dabertin, CEO/Executive Director of the NHF, said the Migraine 101 videos address a comprehensive…

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HeadWise – Ep. 148: Post-COVID Headache

HeadWise – Episode 148: Post-COVID Headache Did you develop Chronic Headache Post-COVID, or did your pre-existing headache disorder worsen after COVID? In this week’s episode of HeadWise, Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D., asks everything we’ve been wanting to learn from headache specialist…

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HeadWise – Episode 147: Migraine and Headache Care for Veterans

  HeadWise – Episode 147: Migraine and Headache Care for Veterans Veterans are disproportionately affected by headache disorders. Dr. Jason Sico, National Director of the VA Headache Centers of Excellence, talks to Dr. Lindsay Weitzel about Operation Brainstorm – a…

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NHF Sets Washington, D.C. Operation Brainstorm Listening Session At National Press Club on Feb. 13

NHF Sets Washington, D.C. Operation Brainstorm Listening Session At National Press Club on Feb. 13

Aims to Help Veterans and Active Duty Personnel with Headache Disorders and Migraine Disease Washington, D.C. (Jan. 26, 2023) – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) announced today it is hosting the second listening session affiliated with Operation Brainstorm at the National Press…

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HeadWise Podcast / Videocast Kicks Off Jan. 9 with New Format

Episodes Continue to Feature Experts on Headache, Migraine Issues, and Solutions Chicago, Ill. (Jan. 9, 2023) – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) announced today that its original programming, including the long-running, popular podcast/videocast moderated by Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D., will kick…

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Flu Headache

What Your Flu Headache is Telling You

The flu season is at its peak, and more and more people are becoming susceptible to the contagious virus. With this year’s intense new strain and shortage of effective vaccines, preventing the flu is crucial, especially for those who experience chronic migraine. However, for those who contract the virus, here are some things to keep in mind to understand your headache when dealing with the flu.

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Advocacy and Headache on the Hill 2023

For Heads Sake: Season 3 Episode 6 What are the goals for Headache on the Hill 2023? Dr. Lindsay Weitzel asks Julienne Verdi, Executive Director of Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy, what our specific goals will be at Headache on…

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