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Autism has only been officially recognized for just over 75 years. How does a new method of diagnosis fit into our understanding of the disorder?

Across the entire world, women can expect to live longer than men. But why does this occur, and was this always the case?

Title: Plane Passengers' Near-Death Experience Gives Clues to Trauma's Effect on BrainCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AM

Screening mammography was associated with increased diagnosis of small cancers in a study across U.S. counties but not with significant changes in breast cancer deaths or a decreased incidence of larger breast cancers, w...

Increased mammogram screening leads to smaller, possibly non-cancerous tumors being diagnosed, study finds. However, it doesn't lead to a reduction in breast cancer death rates, researchers say.

The state of California has approved legislation that prohibits health care organizations from denying an organ transplant to a patient based solely on the patient's use of prescription pot.

Health officials believe that the unusually high number of rabbit fever cases in Colorado this year could be linked to the growing number of rabbits spurred by additional vegetation in the state.

A new study conducted by Cornell University researchers suggests that adventurous eaters or those that are willing to eat new types of food, tend to have a lower body mass index compared to those who prefer to stick to e...

Experts found that women diagnosed with epilepsy are more at risk of death during the delivery process. The new study also suggests that risk of adverse outcomes may be prevalent among this population.

US parents are increasingly shifting their perception toward the positive effects of vaccines. According to a survey conducted across the country, more parents think vaccines are more beneficial and safer compared to las...

A new trend of creating skin art with intentional sunburns poses the danger of skin cancer, dermatologists warn. 'Sunburn art' is becoming a social media trend.

Title: Anti-Vaccine Trend Has Parents Shunning Newborns' Vitamin ShotCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Title: Childhood Trauma Tied to Migraine Risk as AdultCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Title: Regular Mamograms Might Lead to 'Overdiagnosis' of Breast CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Risk Factors for Back PainCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Many Doctors Work While Sick, Survey ShowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Coping With DisasterCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Less Chemo for Obese Ovarian Cancer Patients Linked to Worse Survival RatesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Best Friends May Help Poor Kids SucceedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/6/2015 12:00:00 AM

(Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)) The protein CEP63 is crucial for the correct division of brain stem cells. In its absence, mice reproduce Seckel syndrome. The scientists rescued the microcephaly d...