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Explore a 13-minute scientific talk where Stanford graduate student Gabriella Muwanga delves into the neurological complexities of migraines, one of the world's most disabling diseases affecting nearly a billion people globally. Learn about cutting-edge research investigating brain activity during migraine episodes, current treatment approaches, and potential future therapeutic developments. Drawing from personal experience as a migraine sufferer since childhood, Muwanga combines scientific expertise with firsthand understanding to explain why these debilitating headaches occur and how they impact daily life. Gain insights into symptoms like splitting headaches, nausea, and light sensitivity while discovering how researchers are working to better understand and treat this common neurological disorder that ranks third in prevalence worldwide according to the World Health Organization.
