A sentinel headache is an intense headache that develops suddenly, often before a serious neurological emergency, such as a stroke or a bleed in the brain. A subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a type of ...

A headache after sex is typically harmless, but in rare cases, it could signal a serious medical issue. Most sex headaches are short-lived, but some may require treatment or preventive medication. If ...

Sure, we've all ignored a random headache or that back pain that happens now and then — but have you ever wondered if these "little" signs or symptoms could signal a larger health issue? Ljubaphoto / ...

Your body sends urgent signals through pain. Intense, sudden pain, or pain with other alarming signs, demands attention.

You’ve been treating your recurring headaches as migraines for months or years, taking migraine medications and avoiding triggers that don’t seem to help. But many people who think they have migraines ...

A headache behind the eyes may feel like a dull ache, sharp stabbing pain, or even throbbing sensations. What causes this kind of headache? Should you be concerned? And how can you find relief? Here, ...

A woman develops sudden postpartum headache that steadily worsens and is ultimately diagnosed with pituitary apoplexy linked ...

Eliana Shaw-Lothian's parents rushed to their daughter's side in the ICU after she was found to be in "acute danger" from bacterial meningitis Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work ...