Australian researchers have made a world-first breakthrough into the study of migraines, linking genetics and brain size to the severity of the chronic condition. 9News
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Nine.com.au National Chief of Staff Freya Noble said migraines have caused her excruciating pain for the last 10 years.Freya Noble said it's been years of trial and error to find a solution for the debilitating symptoms. Noble said she's tried multiple medications and solutions in a bid to find relief with varying degrees of success.Migraines are considered a neurological disorder which affect one in four, or almost five million Australians, impacting more women than men.
The condition can last a few hours or even weeks and months, with productivity loss and health care expenses costing the nation's economy an estimated $35.7 billion a year.
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