(July 30, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to research in The Lancet, pregnancy may increase the risk of severe H1N1 disease. By analyzing cases of swine flu, researchers found that pregnant women are at greater risk for severe disease and complications from the virus than the general public. Experts recommend that pregnant women be treated with antiviral drugs promptly if H1N1 infection is suspected.

From the UK - According to the World Cancer Research Fund, iced coffees may contain as many calories as a double cheeseburger and fries. Researchers suggest that the combination of sugar, full fat milk and cream could lead to excessive calorie counts. Most of the drinks studied contained over 200 calories, while a 700 mL dark berry mocha frappuccino from Starbucks contained 561 calories. To put this in perspective, approximate daily calorie requirements are 2,000 for an average woman and 2,500 for an average man.

And finally, from Washington - According to research in the journal Anesthesiology, the anesthesia given during a c-section is not associated with an increased risk for learning disabilities. In a study of over 5,300 children, researchers found that brief exposure to anesthetics during birth did not have any long-term neurodevelopment consequences. However, more study is needed to confirm these findings.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Kelly Schweitzer.