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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vishwam Sankaran

Cluster headaches found to be more severe in women than in men

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Cluster headaches or bouts of painful attacks often on one side of the head, typically around the eyes, could be more severe for women than for men, suggests a new study.

The research, published on Wednesday in the journal Neurology, found that while these headaches – that tend to last anywhere from 15 minutes to three hours – may be more common in men but are, however, more severe in women.

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