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American Headache Society and American Heart Association 2026 Innovative Project Award

AHS & AHA Co-Fund Innovative Project Award to Advance Cerebrovascular Health Research

AHS and AHA are supporting high-risk/high-reward research projects to advance cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health research and practice.

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From the Clinic to the District: Building Systems for Youth with Migraine

As members of the LEAD program’s first two cohorts, we have both focused our efforts on improving the recognition, treatment, and support of youth with migraine in the school setting.

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2026 Scottsdale Headache Symposium Awards Recipients

Meet the 2026 Scottsdale Headache Symposium Award recipients, honored by AHS for advancing research, care, and innovation in headache medicine.

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Update from the AHS Membership Committee

Membership Committee Supports Membership Experience & Society Growth

The Membership Committee aims to strengthen AHS membership experience and growth through outreach, membership approval, and program development.

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AHS 2026 Headache Medicine Fellowship Match Recap

Celebrating the 2026 Headache Medicine Fellowship Match

Congratulations to the next class of headache medicine fellows! This year, 95% of applicants matched during the 2026 Headache Medicine Fellowship Match.

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Update from the New Investigators & Trainees SIG

Integrating New Members through the New Investigators & Trainees SIG

The New Investigators & Trainees SIG helps new AHS members integrate into the Society, build leadership skills, and develop professionally.

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A Bill Built on AHS Research Goals: How Evidence Shaped the HEADACHE Act

In 2024, the American Headache Society led an international, multistakeholder effort to publish the field's first consensus research priorities, twenty-five of them, across eight categories, with five- and ten-year milestones attached to each one. 

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Applications Open for AHS Headache Academy 2027

Get Hands-On Experience & Practical Education at the 2027 Headache Academy

Applications are open for AHS 2027 Headache Academy, a program designed to inspire and mentor young neurologists & research scientists in headache medicine.

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Peer Review Training from the Journal Headache® Returns in October 2026

The Headache® Reviewers in Scientific Editing (RISE) series returns this October, open to those interested in advancing their knowledge of scientific peer review and editorial leadership.

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AHS and AAN Updated Guideline on Migraine Prevention Medication

Updated Guideline on Migraine Prevention Medications for Adults

AHS and AAN published a guideline update to help clinicians determine which medications may be most effective at preventing migraine in adults.

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Update from LGBTQIA+ Health Special Interest Group

LGBTQIA+ Health Special Interest Group Is Improving Visibility In Headache Medicine

The LGBTQIA+ Health SIG aims to improve clinical care for patients and provide a welcoming environment for AHS members who identify as LGBTQIA+.

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Scottsdale Headache Symposium at Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, AZ

Register Now for the 2026 Scottsdale Headache Symposium

Join us for four days of learning, collaboration, and networking from Dec 3-6, 2026 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ.

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Mastering Migraine Therapies

Mastering Migraine Therapies Program Has Returned for 2026

The Mastering Migraine Therapies program returns in 2026 with updated migraine education, expert insights, and CME opportunities.

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Headache Care is a Crucial Part of Brain Health

The theme of this year World Brain Day was “Brain Health: Access for All.” On July 22nd, 2026, the World Federation of Neurology marked World Brain Day with a clear message: brain health is a fundamental human right.  

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