Light drinking in pregnancy linked to smaller teens
Pittsburgh study led by Nancy Day followed 565 mother child pairs since 1982 finds children born to mothers who drank lightly in early pregnancy are shorter and weigh less at age 14 than those of abstainers. Difference remains statistically significant though within normal ranges. Researchers urge no alcohol during pregnancy.
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Epilepsy Drug May Prevent Migraines Says Study
Washington AP reports that the epilepsy drug topiramate may prevent migraines with weight loss as a main side effect. About 28 million Americans suffer migraines, caused by brain cell electrical disorder rather than blood vessel issues. Some anti epileptic drugs are already used to reduce migraine attacks.
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Bariatric care expands as American bodies grow larger
In Wichita area facilities, bariatric equipment for heavy patients becomes common and costly. Emergency services and hospitals upgrade stretchers to 500 pounds, beds to 1000, and chairs and commodes to support heavier patients amid rising obesity. Medical costs rise as insurers do not cover these items.
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