Why People With Epilepsy Need Heart and Bone Checkups
People with epilepsy face higher risks of heart problems and weak bones, according to a new review of medical research. Scientists are discovering that …
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Seizure Medications May Weaken Bones in Children
Researchers followed 65 children with epilepsy for one year to see how seizure medications affected their bone health. They found that children taking these …
Read MoreEpilepsy Drugs and Bone Health: What You Need to Know
People with epilepsy take medications to prevent seizures, but some of these drugs may weaken bones over time. Researchers reviewed what we know about how …
Read MoreWhy Women With Epilepsy Need More Folic Acid
Women with epilepsy often don't get enough folate, a B vitamin that's crucial for healthy pregnancies. Researchers reviewed over 100 studies to understand why …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Helps Kids With Seizures Stop Taking Some Medicines
Researchers studied whether a special high-fat, low-carb diet called the ketogenic diet could help children with epilepsy reduce or stop taking seizure …
Read MoreBrain Seizure Drugs: Which Ones Might Affect Your Mood?
Doctors prescribe medications to help control seizures in people with epilepsy, but some of these drugs can affect mood and behavior as side effects. …
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