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The Many Genes Behind Autism Do Only a Few and Similar ThingsScientists had hoped to find genes that played large roles in autism, but that search has been frustrating, researchers said.
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Life Expectancy Gap Widens Between US, Top Nations
In the U.S., women's life expectancies ranged from 86 to 74.
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Common Pain Drugs Linked with Lower Skin Cancer RiskPeople who took NSAIDs had a lower risk of skin cancer, a new study says.
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Type of Infant Formula Affects Weight Gain and Later Health
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Baby Boomers' Mental Health Faces Crisis, Report SaysChanges in the current health care system are needed to address the growing problem of mental health conditions among baby boomers, a new report says.
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Parents' Anxiety May Spur Unneeded Scans in KidsKids with 'minor' head bumps are more likely to undergo CT scans because of parents, a new study finds.
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Cell Research Shows Promise in Hard-To-Treat Breast Cancer
The study shows there is something amiss in what appears to be normal breast tissue in women with a certain mutation.
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Children with Autism at Greater Risk for SuicideChildren with autism may be more likely to think about or attempt suicide.
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Kids of Divorce Have Double the Risk of Stroke
Children whose parents divorce are more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke at some point during their lives than other children, according to a new study.
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Parents Rank 'Judgment' as a Big Problem in Raising a Child with AutismWhat's the best way for adults who know the family of a child with autism to offer support to parents?
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Pediatricians' Group Supports Gay Marriage, Adoption RightsChildren are better off when parents who want to marry are allowed to do so, regardless of their sexual orientation, a leading group of pediatricians said today.
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Fallopian Tube Removal May Lower Risk of Deadly Ovarian CancerRecent research suggests a woman's fallopian tubes are the true source of some of the deadliest ovarian cancers, and removing them could lower her risk of developing the disease.
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Food-Borne Illnesses Drop, But Food Safety Still CrucialThe overall rate of food-borne illness in the U.S. has dropped, researchers say, but some infections are still on the rise.
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Nail Salon Lamps Don't Raise Skin Cancer RiskThe UV lamps commonly used at nail salons won't increase your risk of skin cancer, a new study says.
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Not Just Skin Deep: Teens with Severe Acne More Likely to Have Suicidal Thoughts
Teens with severe acne have double the risk of having mental health problems of other teens.
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Boy Gets Rare Tick Infection from Blood TransfusionResearchers at the CDC report the first case of an ehrlichiosis infection spreading via a blood transfusion.
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Pan-Frying Red Meat Is Asking for Trouble, Prostate Cancer Study FindsWhen it comes to eating red meat, cooking method may make a big difference in how meals affect prostate cancer risk. And grilling isn't the worst thing to do, researchers said.
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Hidden Secondhand Smoke Risk RevealedPeople living in apartment buildings may breathe in tobacco smoke even if they don't know it, a new study suggests.
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Celebrity Endorsements May Spur Kids' Unhealthy EatingJust seeing the star on TV makes kids eat more of the endorsed product.
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False Alarm Mammograms Affect Women for YearsWomen in a new study who received false positive mammogram results were psychologically affected for years after the experience.
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9% of Older Adults Have Osteoporosis, CDC SaysPeople with osteoporosis have a higher risk for fractures.
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Breast-Feeding for Longer May Not Lower Children's Obesity RiskIncreasing the length of time that babies are breast-fed may not lower their risk of becoming obese during childhood as previous research has suggested, according to a new study from Europe.
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Pregnant Women Who Binge Drink Imbibe As Much As Nonpregnant WomenBoth pregnant and nonpregnant women who said they binge drink reported doing so about three times a month, on average, and having about six drinks per occasion.
