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The Headache

9 min read 12 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

A deep dive into the science, history, and human experience of headaches, revealing them as complex neurological events that challenge our understanding of pain and consciousness.

You’ll learn

  • Headaches are neurological events, not just vascular
  • The trigeminal nerve is central to migraine pain
  • CGRP drugs revolutionized migraine prevention
  • Pain is shaped by biology, psychology, and culture