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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- All babies cry, but sometimes they can cry for hours upon hours no matter what the mother tries.  What the baby could be experiencing is colic. A recent study has found that mothers who experience migraines may be more likely to have a baby who has colic compared with mothers without a history of migraines. The researchers examined information on 154 mothers and their babies who had colic.  The study found that babies whose mothers had a history of migraine were...

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New research suggests that mothers who experience migraine may be more likely to have a baby with colic than mothers without a history of migraine. Colic is defined as excessive crying in an otherwise healthy infant. The research was released today and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans April 21 to April 28, 2012. "Since migraine is a highly genetic disorder, our...

Study results show that the online behavioral intervention can be an effective adjunct to a comprehensive medical approach to managing migraine painACTION.com is a free, non-promotional online program designed to support self-management and improve overall function in people with chronic pain. This study tested painACTION.com's ability to increase the use of self-management skills in people with chronic migraine headaches. A total of 185 participants completed the study. Participants...

CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sean "Diddy" Combs was rushed to the emergency room for a migraine attack immediately following post-Grammy festivities. According to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), more than 3 million Americans have sought relief from headaches in an emergency room. People who suffer from migraine are four times more likely to visit the emergency room for their condition than those who do not...

SCHOFIELD, Wis., Feb.15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PuraMed BioScience®, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PMBS), the producer of over-the-counter medicinal and healthcare products, announced today its financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 in conjunction with the publication of its quarterly 10Q SEC filing. PuraMed BioScience reported net revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2011 of $608,676 compared to $1,869 for the same three month period ended...

Treatment with the antibiotic amoxicillin for patients with acute uncomplicated rhinosinusitis (inflammation of the nasal cavity and sinuses) did not result in a significant difference in symptoms compared to patients who received placebo, according to a study in the February 15 issue of JAMA. Antibiotics are commonly used to treat this condition even though there is limited evidence supporting their effectiveness. Acute rhinosinusitis is a common disease associated with significant...

Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri have found that antibiotics do not significantly help in the healing of sinus infections. According to Jay. Piccirillo, MD, professor of otolaryngology and the study’s senior author, “Our results show that antibiotics aren’t necessary for a basic sinus infection — most people get better on their own.” Statistics show in the United States that one-in-five antibiotic prescriptions are for sinus...

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TheraBiogen, Inc. (OTC BB: TRAB), a manufacturer and distributor of homeopathic nasal sprays for aiding in the relief of allergies, cold and flu symptoms and migraine headaches, announced today that the Company's Direct Response Television (DRTV) commercials will begin airing on national television on Monday, February 13, 2012. The direct response marketing initiative will begin airing a 2 minute infomercial on cable television channels,...

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TheraBiogen, Inc. (OTC BB: TRAB), a manufacturer and distributor of homeopathic nasal sprays for aiding in the relief of allergies, cold and flu symptoms and migraine headaches, announced the winner of the "No Cold Here" promotion on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Over 200 people were videotaped trying Thera Max® Cold and Flu in Times Square and those videos were posted on the Thera Max® YouTube and Facebook pages. The Grand Prize Winner...

SCHOFIELD, Wis., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PuraMed BioScience, Inc. (OTC QB: PMBS) announced today that it has recently commenced a clinical study of its unique non-prescription migraine treatment, LipiGesic®M on children and adolescents. Currently there are no prescription migraine medications recommended for those under the age of 18, and PuraMed hopes to attract that market with the results from this upcoming study. "We are very excited to begin the clinical study of...