Whether sharp and stabbing or dull and throbbing, a headache can ruin your day. But your brain doesn't actually feel pain. So what is going on when it feels like your head is in a vise or about to ...

Some injuries are obvious in terms of what type of treatment is needed. If you get a cut, for example, you know you need a Band-Aid to stop the bleeding. But hitting your head is less obvious. How can ...

Headaches are among the most relatable of human complaints – and one of the most disruptive. Whether it’s a dull, lingering discomfort or a sudden, throbbing pain, a hurting head can derail a workday, ...

A warm, relaxing cup of tea always sounds nice when your head hurts. And if you pick the right type, it just might make that stubborn pain go away. As one of the most age-old symptom soothers, there's ...

A headache can occur for various reasons, and it’s not always easy to determine the cause. However, if you can trace your headache to a specific physical activity, such as running or another workout, ...

Lisa Brackett, 59, from Lake Worth, Florida, knows she’s in for trouble when her neck starts to hurt. “It feels like a white-hot golf ball at the base of my skull,” she says. “It’s a sickening and ...

A stubbed toe, a bruised rib, or a strep-induced sore throat brings what doctors call acute pain—it has an obvious cause and goes away as soon as the issue is healed. Knowing how to treat this type of ...

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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do people get headaches? – Evie V., age 10, ...

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