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How does a piece of bread cause a migraine?

  • Written by Lauren Green, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Southern California
Tens of millions of people worldwide suffer from migraines, according to the World Health Organization.Maridav/Shutterstock.com

Migraine is the third most prevalent illness in the world and causes suffering for tens of millions of people. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 U.S. householdincludes someone with migraines.

Migraine is not just a headache but also...

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