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Title: Autism Behaviors May Differ in Boys and GirlsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

The CDC is working with 16 states to combat prescription drug overdose as the number of people dying from opioid overdose quadrupled since 1999.

Most people who grew up on farms do not suffer from asthma or allergies. Mice exposed to bacteria from farm dust did not develop asthma later on reinforcing the idea of the hygiene hypothesis.

Completely paralyzed people, particularly those who had sustained spinal cord injuries are now given hope, as a new device promises to help them restore movement. The bionic exoskeleton uses advanced technology and this ...

A new study conducted by researchers at Imperial College London suggests that electrical current from a mobile device could help alleviate symptoms of motion sickness.

A new study found that weight loss surgery is better than medication use in controlling obese patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This study is the first of its kind to include a long-term follow up of five years.

Farydak made history by being the first histone deacetylase inhibitor with epigenetic activity to be approved in the European Union, offering another treatment option for those with multiple myeloma.

Title: Research Spots Link Between Agent Orange, Blood Cancer in Vietnam VetsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: She Had Leukemia 7,000 Years AgoCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Treatments for Brain Cancer Take Heavy Toll on the BrainCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: West Nile Virus Most Common Mosquito-Borne Illness in U.S.Category: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: X-Rays, Other Scans Generally Safe in Pregnancy: ReportCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Early Treatment With Flu Antivirals May Shorten Seniors' Hospital StayCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Weigh Yourself RegularlyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Mentally Ill Inmates Prone to Violence After Release: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: More Evidence Weight-Loss Surgery Helps Fight Type 2 DiabetesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: More High School Athletes Using 'Dip' and 'Chew,' CDC FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Electrical Bursts to Pancreatic Cancer Cells May Help Fight TumorCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2015 12:00:00 AM

(BMJ) Patients admitted to hospital at the weekend are more likely to be sicker and have a higher risk of death, compared with those admitted during the week, finds an analysis published in The BMJ this week.