Headaches and migraines explained: what sets them apart and how to treat them

[KMSP Fox 9 News, November 10, 2025] According to the World Health Organization, migraines rank among the 10 most disabling medical illnesses globally. The American Migraine Foundation says more than one billion people live with migraines worldwide. Despite the prevalence, there is still so much confusion about the difference between a headache and a migraine. David Kopel, MD, an Allina Health neurologist who is fellowship-trained in headache medicine, went on Fox 9’s Good Day to help people better understand the two conditions and how to treat them.

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