Epilepsy drug shows promise as weight-loss aid

Epilepsy drug shows promise as weight-loss aid

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MONDAY, Oct. 15 (HealthDay News) — A prescription medication originally developed to treat epilepsy may help obese adults shed weight when combined with routine nutritional counseling, researchers say. … "The question was to see if more weight loss …
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Lupus, hard to diagnose, disproportionately strikes black women

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This event, targeting young women who need to know the signs and symptoms of lupus, has led to requests for more programs on other college campuses. … Fifteen percent of all new cases are people under the age of 18, said Maria Myler, president and …
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TN studies drug testing in 6 states

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Like Tennessee, Georgia passed drug-testing legislation this year but has put implementation on hold pending the outcome of the Florida lawsuit. In all six states, failing a drug test would make a resident ineligible for benefits for a defined period …
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