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Study: Fever can unlock autism's grip
Study: Fever can unlock autism's grip
posted by tnelson 171 days 56 minutes ago
Fever can temporarily unlock autism's grip on children, a finding that could shed light on the roots of the condition and perhaps provide clues for treatment, researchers reported on Monday.
Read more...Fitness, Not Fatness, Predicts a Longer Life
Fitness, Not Fatness, Predicts a Longer Life
posted by tnelson 169 days 2 hours 25 minutes ago
In the quest for a longer life, a new study suggests fit is where it's at -- even if you're fat.
Read more...Organic Really Is Better
Organic Really Is Better
posted by kmarshall 171 days 1 hour 37 minutes ago
The debate over whether organic food is healthier than conventionally grown food may be over, according to results from a $25-million study into organic food -- the largest of its kind to date.
Read more...The Deadly Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill
The Deadly Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill
posted by kmarshall 171 days 1 hour 2 minutes ago
Long-term use of birth control pills may increase artery buildups in your body that may raise your risk of heart disease, Belgium researchers found.
Read more...Improving Resident Safety in Long-Term Care Facilities
Improving Resident Safety in Long-Term Care Facilities
posted by tnelson 171 days 58 minutes ago
Injuries are more common than we would like to think. When a resident is injured, everyone feels bad and wants to know what they can do to prevent it from happening the next time. But why does it occur, and what can we do to reduce the risk?
Read more...Drugs Are Not the Answer for ADHD
Drugs Are Not the Answer for ADHD
posted by kmarshall 171 days 1 hour 52 minutes ago
Research has shown that treating children who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with drugs is not effective in the long-term. After three years of treatment, drugs such as Ritalin and Concerta work no better than therapy.
Read more...Restoring Lives Not Just Immune Systems
Restoring Lives Not Just Immune Systems
posted by amanda 177 days 21 hours 44 minutes ago
The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa is decimating populations, depressing economies, deepening poverty and destabilizing traditional social orders.
Read more...Connecticut investigating nursing chain and its Nashville music executive owner
Connecticut investigating nursing chain and its Nashville music executive owner
posted by annie1980 177 days 21 hours 45 minutes ago
The state of Connecticut has begun investigating the finances of a nursing home chain owned by a Nashville recording studio executive.
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