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Breastfeeding on Epilepsy Medications Was Not Linked to Poorer Language or Behavior Scores in Children at Age 6

A JAMA Network Open study found breastfeeding while taking newer epilepsy drugs was not tied to poorer language or behavior scores in 6-year-olds.

Medical Daily · Oct 2

10 Characteristics of People Who Age Well Without Chasing Every Trend

Aging well can sometimes look surprisingly ordinary. The people who seem comfortable getting older are not necessarily buying every supplement, downloading every wellness app, or reinventing themselves whenever a new trend appears.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 2

Chicago Shelter Measles Outbreak Cost $8.7 Million in Under Eight Weeks, with Hospital Isolation and Vaccination Driving Costs

A CDC-led study puts a 2024 Chicago shelter measles outbreak at $8.7 million, or $152,636 per case. See where the money went and what it means.

Medical Daily · Sep 29

Drugs and Devices Reach Patients Before Required Safety Studies Finish and Federal Records Show Many Run Late

Federal records show many FDA-ordered postmarket safety studies are late or unfinished. What patients can ask about the evidence behind a drug.

Medical Daily · Sep 18

Hospital Antibiotic Cefepime Tied to Small Possible Rise in 30-Day Deaths in Review of 110 Trials

A review of 110 trials links cefepime to a small possible rise in 30-day deaths. Here is what the 94% figure means and what families can ask.

Medical Daily · Sep 18

Marc Kielburger on Healthspan vs. Lifespan: Why Purpose Belongs in the Longevity Conversation

As aging research shifts its focus from how long people live to how long they stay healthy, the Canadian author argues that purpose and connection deserve a place next to exercise and sleep.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

Flu Deaths Among Autistic Medicaid Enrollees Ran About 10 Times the Expected Rate as Respiratory Season Nears

Flu deaths among autistic Medicaid enrollees ran about 10.5 times the expected rate in a new study. What caregivers should plan for before flu season.

Medical Daily · Sep 15

Sept 11 Responders Developing Dementia Find It Is Not on the Federal Program's Covered Conditions List

Researchers link Ground Zero exposure to early dementia, but the World Trade Center Health Program does not cover it. How conditions are added.

Medical Daily · Sep 14

Families Facing Years Without a Diagnosis Are Turning to Chatbots, and the Early Results Are Uneven

Rare disease patients are using AI to shorten diagnostic odysseys that average years. The published accuracy figures are modest but real.

Medical Daily · Aug 20

A Low-Fat Vegan Diet Cut Calorie Density About 30% and Produced Weight Loss Without Calorie Counting

A JAMA Network Open analysis found a low-fat vegan diet lowered energy density by about 30%, with participants eating the same weight of food.

Medical Daily · Aug 10