Got Epilepsy? Take Medication as Directed

		Week of June 22
	In This Issue: Health Risks Growing for Obese Kids Is Your Baby's Development on Track? 6 Month Old Having Seizures ... Need Answers Today's Top Story Got Epilepsy? Take Medication as Directed According to a new report, patients taking medication to control epileptic seizures need to heed the words: Take as directed. See why. Also see: Taking Medication the Right Way How to Avoid Drug Interactions Deciphering Drug Label Directions  Health News & Features Health Risks Growing for Obese Kids Researchers say more than half of obese children aged 12 to 14 are on track for metabolic syndrome, which puts them at risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss Antipsychotics for Dementia Raise Death Risk Switch to Electronic Health Records Too Slow 1 in 7 Americans Lack Health Insurance How Safe Are Bassinets? Cribs Recalled Over Strangulation Risk Editor's Picks Is Your Baby's Development on Track? There's more to your baby's development than weight and height. Check WebMD's timeline of childhood milestones and learn the signs of developmental delays. Also see: Medicines for Children With Epilepsy Are You Unaware You're Depressed? Take the Depression Quiz At-Home Bipolar Test: Help or Hindrance? More Hot Topics on WebMD: Where Does Depression Begin? Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's -- 9 Key Things to Know How Well Are Your MS Treatments Working? Caregiving Tips for Bipolar Mood Swings Want to Make a Difference? Are you passionate about looking and feeling your best? Become a WebMD Insider and share your ideas and opinions. What's important to you is important to WebMD. Members Are Talking From the Epilepsy Support Group message board: 6 Month Old Having Seizures ... Need Answers A worried mother writes that her 6-month-old son has been having seizures since May, and she doesn't know where to turn for help. Please read her post and join in the discussion. From Our Sponsors The more you know about asthma the more power you have to control it. Now you can sign up to receive a free Doctor Discussion Guide and additional helpful information from Genentech and Novartis. Register now! Is Your RA Treatment Doing Enough? If you are still experiencing significant pain and stiffness, it might be time to talk to your doctor about trying a different RA treatment. Learn more about targeted B cell therapy, and if it might be right for you. RA Support Center. Healthy Heart Jump Start Plant sterols are a natural, proven way to help lower your cholesterol as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Learn how they work and try a delicious product that can give you plant sterols every day. Also, see how a 21-day trial can lay the foundation for healthier living for the rest of your life. Newsletter Management You are subscribed as healthysmile4u@gmail.com. View and manage your WebMD newsletter preferences. Subscribe to more newsletters. Change/update your email address. To unsubscribe from this Epilepsy newsletter, send a blank email to epilepsy_remove@health.webmd.com. To unsubscribe from ALL WebMD newsletters, send a blank email to unsub@health.webmd.com. WebMD Privacy Policy WebMD Office of Privacy 1175 Peachtree Street, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30361 (c) 2008 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.	advertisement advertisement WebMD Shortcuts Epilepsy Health Center Member Support Groups Health News Center Boards & Blogs Home Page