Many of us get a skull-pounding headache now and then, maybe from stress or after getting dehydrated on a hot day.

But some people get recurring headaches that are serious enough to keep them from school or work. About 1 in 5 people get migraines, a type of headache often accompanied by nausea and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Cluster and tension headaches can also interfere with daily life. And, for some people lingering headaches may be part of long-haul COVID-19. 

MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with two neurologists about what causes migraines and other headaches and new research into how to treat them. 
Guests: 

• Dr. Narayan Kissoon is a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and an assistant professor of neurology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He specializes in treating headaches and facial pain.  




• Dr. Yoon-hee Cha is a neurologist with M Health Fairview and an associate professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School. She specializes in treating headaches and gait and balance problems.