"Brain's Lymphatic System Linked to Migraine Pain"
TL;DR
Researchers at UNC have discovered that the protein CGRP affects the brain's lymphatic system by preventing cerebrospinal fluid drainage, contributing to migraine pain. This finding could lead to new therapeutic strategies for migraines, though more research is needed to understand sex differences in migraine prevalence.
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