The Numbers Are In: Less Than 2% Have Epilepsy

EPILEPSY NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of August 17

In This Issue:
> Weight Loss from an Epilepsy Drug?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4l0EZ
> Foods That Help You Focus
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4m0Ea
> Don't Mix Medications
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4n0Eb

Today's Top Story: Epilepsy in the U.S.: The Numbers Are In
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4o0Ec
An intriguing new study reveals numbers associated with those who are
living withepilepsy here in the U.S. Don't miss this report.
Also See:
> Women and Epilepsy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4p0Ed
> Olympic Bodies
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4q0Ee
> Stroke Risk Factors
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4r0Ef

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Weight Loss from an Epilepsy Drug?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4l0EZ
Vigabatrin, a drug originally developed to treat epilepsy and now
being tested as a treatment for drug addiction, makes obese lab rats
lose weight.

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> U.S. Obesity Rate Gaining Speed
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4t0Eh
> 5 Healthy Habits That Cut Stroke Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4u0Ei
> MS Drug Linked to Serious Brain Infection
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4v0Ej
> Belly Fat Increases Chances of Stroke
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4w0Ek

EDITOR'S PICKS

Foods That Help You Focus
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4m0Ea
A look at "smart" foods: Can what we eat and drink really improve our
mental focus and concentration?
Also See:
> Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4x0El
> Sleep Paralysis: Is It Dangerous?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4y0Em
> New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4z0En
> Can Vitamin D Help Prevent OA?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR410Ea

MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Epilepsy Support Group message board:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR420Eb

Don't Mix Medications
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1bK0Nec4j0BaK0BR4n0Eb
This member wants to know what cold and allergy medications are safe
to take with her antiepileptic drugs. She's suffering from a stubborn
cold and wants relief. Please read the post and offer your words of
wisdom.

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