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People adapted to the cold and got more migraines as a result

People adapted to the cold and got more migraines as a result

3 May 2018

A gene variant that helps humans cope with colder climates also seems to have put people living in northerly regions at a higher risk of migraine

statins

Genetic test helps people avoid statins that may cause them pain

18 August 2017

Many people who take statins ditch them due to painful side effects. But genetic testing can help choose the right drug, minimising this risk

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