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Siblings of A Child With Autism Often Have Subtler Problems
The genes behind autism in one child may contribute to less serious problems in siblings. Research suggests parents should keep an eye on the brothers and sisters of an autistic child and get them checked if problems crop up. Read More...
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Mon, Oct 04 2010 8:51 AM
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Hospitals Wield Clout To Name Their Price In California
Two recent California efforts to reign in hospital prices - or at least reduce pricing disparities between hospital providers in the state for the same procedure - have been stymied, thanks to the hospital lobby. Read More...
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Mon, Oct 18 2010 5:00 AM
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Sebelius Says Insurers Are 'Reneging' On Kids' Coverage
The federal government is asking state insurance regulators for help in making kids-only health policies available. In a letter, HHS Secretary Sebelius offers some tips while challenging insurers to come along. Read More...
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Thu, Oct 14 2010 6:33 AM
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For Many, Health Apps Are Just Not Part Of The Routine
A new survey by the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that just 9 percent of mobile phone owners use phone apps that help them track or manage their health. Read More...
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Wed, Oct 20 2010 1:45 PM
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Left Brain Talks To The Right Hand, Study Finds
A new study suggests that our brains are hard-wired to process gestures, speech and language on one side -- usually the left side -- of the brain. The research adds weight to the theory that speech evolved from sounds and hand gestures. Read More...
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Fri, Oct 22 2010 9:50 AM
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Researchers Take Another Step Toward Stem Cells Without Embryos
The advances would help scientists reprogram adult cells without monkeying with the DNA at their core. The approach, though not a breakthrough, is more efficient than the techniques involving viruses that were developed by pioneers in the field. Read...
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Fri, Oct 01 2010 6:30 AM
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Insurers: White House In Denial About Coverage Denials
As part of the new health law, officials published information on 4,000 individual insurance plans today. A health insurance trade group says the site is misleading. A government spokeswoman says that it holds insurance companies more accountable. Read...
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Fri, Oct 01 2010 12:05 PM
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Campaign Ads On Overhaul And Medicare Give Some Seniors Heartburn
Ads that claim the new federal health law imperils the future of Medicare are getting traction with senior citizens. But fact-checking groups say the attacks stretch the truth. Read More...
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Fri, Oct 29 2010 12:21 PM
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Women's Health Groups Launch Campaign For Copay-Free Birth Control
Planned Parenthood and a leading group of gynecologists are pushing to have prescription birth control covered by insurers without copays. There's a chance it could be added to a list of preventive services required under the health overhaul. Read...
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Tue, Oct 12 2010 12:19 PM
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Cholera Blamed For At Least 138 Deaths In Haiti So Far
Haiti hasn't had an outbreak of deadly cholera for decades, but conditions are ripe for one in the wake of January's devastating earthquake. Read More...
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Fri, Oct 22 2010 5:58 AM
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Should Health Law Be Repealed? Not A Simple Question
Polls show a wide variation in responses to the proposition that the federal health law should be repealed. How the question is asked appears to make a big difference in the responses, an analysis finds. Read More...
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Fri, Oct 15 2010 9:51 AM
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Blowing The Whistle On 'Brazilian Blowout' Hair Straightener
Canada and Oregon have banned Brazilian Blowout after finding unacceptable levels of formaldehyde in the product. But the hair straightener's manufacturer says the product is 100 percent safe. Read More...
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Tue, Oct 19 2010 6:01 AM
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One Egg Farm Cleared To Sell After Salmonella Scare, Another Warned Again
The DeCoster egg operation needs to seal out rodents, clean up standing manure pits, and make sure employees wear appropriate clothing before selling eggs again. This summer's salmonella outbreak sickened 1,600 people. Read More...
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Tue, Oct 19 2010 7:37 AM
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Hispanics Living Longer Than Whites, Blacks. But Why?
Hispanics born in 2006 can expect to live to the ripe old age of about 80 years. That's more than 2 years longer than non-Hispanic whites who're looking at about 78 years and nearly 8 years longer than blacks' 73 years. Read More...
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Thu, Oct 14 2010 11:56 AM
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Britain Gives Alzheimer's Drugs A Second Chance
In a reversal, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence says Aricept, Razadyne and Exelon are worth the money when it comes to treating people with mild Alzheimer's disease. Four years ago the gatekeeper recommended against them....
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Thu, Oct 07 2010 6:13 AM
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