Special Diet Can Ease Epileptic Seizures in Kids

FRIDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- The "ketogenic" diet, which features high levels of fat, low levels of carbohydrates and controlled protein intake, helps control and prevent seizures in children with drug-resistant epilepsy, a new study finds.

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Max Wiznitzer

University College London

Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital

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