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Evolutionary Explanations

The reason humans are susceptible to migraines is a debated topic. While most commonly fitness-impairing disorders die out due to natural selection, it still remains highly prevalent. Since genetics plays a roll in an individual’s vulnerability to migraines, it is subject to evolution. ^[1] This evidence supports the belief that migraines provide a survival or reproductive advantage. There are 5 different hypotheses for the evolutionary benefit of migraine headaches. ^[2]

Using a evolutionary medicine perspective, new insight may be provided in the role of migraines. This could further lead to advances in its future treatment and prevention.

^ Nesse, R. M.; Williams, G. C. (1998 Nov). "Evolution and the origins of disease". Scientific American. 279 (5): 86–93. doi:10.1038/scientificamerican1198-86. PMID 9796548. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ Loder, E (1 October 2002). "What is the evolutionary advantage of migraine?". Cephalalgia. 22 (8): 624–632. doi:10.1046/j.1468-2982.2002.00437.x. PMID 12383059. S2CID 1781214.

[1] Nesse, R. M.; Williams, G. C. (1998 Nov). "Evolution and the origins of disease". Scientific American. 279 (5): 86–93. doi:10.1038/scientificamerican1198-86. PMID 9796548. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[2] Loder, E (1 October 2002). "What is the evolutionary advantage of migraine?". Cephalalgia. 22 (8): 624–632. doi:10.1046/j.1468-2982.2002.00437.x. PMID 12383059. S2CID 1781214.

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