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Taming epilepsy

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Two new drugs, Felbatol and Neurontin, have been approved by FDA for the treatment of epilepsy. Felbatol treats partial seizures while Neurontin is combined with other antiepileptic drugs for a more effective treatment of the illness. Epileptics who do not responnd to the new drugs may undergo brain surgery.

Author: Leder, Jane Mersky
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Woman's Day
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0043-7336
Year: 1995
Care and treatment, Reports, Epilepsy, Drug approval

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Eat your veggies

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Three families attempted to eat the USDA daily requirement of fruits and vegetables for four weeks. The successes and failures along the way and the final results are described by the three wives. Aside from one husband, all ended up eating more fruits and vegetables than before the experiment.

Author: Wilson, Jeanie, Leder, Jane Mersky, Nelson, Polly
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Woman's Day
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0043-7336
Year: 1995
Health aspects, Vegetables, Food habits, Fruit, Fruits (Food)

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"Love kept us together." (family of hostage Joseph Cicippio)

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Joseph Cicippio was kidnapped in Lebanon in 1986 and held hostage for five years. His brothers and sister found that the trauma of his captivity gave them a deeper appreciation of family bonds.

Author: Leder, Jane Mersky
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Woman's Day
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0043-7336
Year: 1992
Biography, Family, Hostages, Brothers and sisters, Cicippio, Joseph J.

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