Mom’s Epilepsy Drugs Appear Safe in Breast Milk
Babies' brains and IQs don't seem to be affected by mother's medication, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breastfeeding, Epilepsy, Medicinesread the full article
High Blood Pressure May Sometimes Be Overtreated
Bringing systolic readings below 120-139 might not provide added benefit, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Diseases, High Blood Pressureread the full article
Experts Revise Optimum Blood Sugar Level for Kids with Type 1 Diabetes
Targeted levels are made lower, but young patients need individualized care, ADA guideline saysSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Sugar, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes in Children and Teensread the full article
Bionic Pancreas Outperforms Insulin Pump in Adults, Youth
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Sugar, Diabetes Medicines, Diabetes Type 1read the full article
Gender-Specific Research Improves Accuracy of Heart Disease Diagnosis in Women
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Study Questions Use of Beta Blockers Before Heart Bypass Surgery
But at least one specialist says the finding shouldn't alter current procedures Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Pressure Medicines, Coronary Artery Bypass Surgeryread the full article
JAMA Internal Medicine Study: Targeted Patient Outreach Can Improve Colon Cancer Screening Rates
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Poorly Understood Disorder Disables Many Younger Women
Postural tachycardia syndrome has no consistent treatment, expert says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Arrhythmia, Autonomic Nervous System Disorders, Women's Healthread the full article
E-Cigarette Sources Soaring, Study Finds
About 10 new brands, 240 new flavors come out every month; some quickly disappear though Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Smokingread the full article
Health Tip: Is Your Teen Abusing Alcohol?
Warning signs that a teen may be drinking Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Underage Drinkingread the full article