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Migraine sufferers ?at lower risk of breast cancer? (The Herald)
Female migraine sufferers are at a significantly lower risk of breast cancer, a study published today has suggested. Research has shown that women with a history of the severe, recurrent headaches have a 30% lower risk of breast cancer compared to women who do not suffer such attacks.

Do Migraines Lower Breast Cancer Risk? (Scientific American)
There may be an upside for migraine sufferers. New research indicates that women with a history of the blinding headaches may be as much as 30 percent less likely to develop breast cancer than their headache-free friends. One possible glitch: the data doesn't rule out that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) such as ibuprofin ? and not the migraines ? deserve the credit. [More]

Migraines associated with lower risk of breast cancer (International Herald Tribune)
Women who have a history of migraine headaches are far less likely to develop breast cancer than other women, U.S. researchers have said.

Migraine's silver lining -- drop in breast cancer risk: study (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Migraine sufferers who likely have no kind words about the condition may take comfort in news that women who get the extra-strength headaches have a 30-percent lower breast cancer risk, according to a new US study.

Migraine's silver lining -- drop in breast cancer risk: study (TODAYonline)
The pink ribbon, symbolic of breast cancer support on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Migraine sufferers who likely have no kind words about the condition may take comfort in news that women who get the extra-strength headaches have a 30-percent lower breast cancer risk, according to a new US study.

Migraine reduces breast cancer risk (The Times of India)
CHICAGO: In a puzzling twist, women who have a history of migraine headaches are far less likely to develop breast cancer than other women, US researchers said on Thursday.

Migraines linked to less breast cancer risk (UPI)
SEATTLE, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- A history of migraine headaches is associated with a significantly lower risk of breast cancer among women, U.S. researchers said.

New ways to mitigate migraines (USA Today)
Headaches distract. Migraines can debilitate. Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from the throbbing pain, costing employers some $13 billion a year. But new treatments in the works may soon eclipse triptans, the current standard medication used to control migraine pain.

Magnets May Help Migraine Sufferers (KSPR Springfield)
Doctors at Mayo Clinic are studying an electromagnetic device to treat migraine headaches. Their research shows it works for some patients.

Migraines May Cut Breast Cancer Risk (WebMD)
Women who suffer from migraine headaches may be at significantly lower risk of developing breast cancer, a new study shows.