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CBS Local Autism Predicted By Infant Brain Changes, Study SaysCBS LocalPHILADELPHIA (CNN) — It may be possible to predict whether an infant will go on to develop autism, researchers say. Overgrowth in brain volume during the first year of life forecasts whether a child at high risk of developing autism spectrum disorder …Dr. Manny: Researchers … Read more

11alive.com Judge to addict: No more babies until fit to care for them11alive.comROCHESTER, NY (Democrat and Chronicle) — Disheartened by the parade of heroin-addicted parents who appeared in her courtroom, a Family Court judge in late December ordered an addict-prostitute to not get pregnant again until she was able to regain …A Drug-Addicted Mom Has Been … Read more

Salon Scientists highlight deadly health risks of climate changeCNN(CNN) The future is expected to hold more deadly heat waves, the fast spread of certain infectious diseases and catastrophic food shortages. These events could cause premature deaths — and they’re all related to climate change, according to a panel of …When It Comes to our Health, We … Read more

Reuters Mistakes at US lab force hundreds of Zika tests to be repeatedReutersAedes aegypti mosquitoes are seen at the Laboratory of Entomology and Ecology of the Dengue Branch of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 6, 2016. REUTERS/Alvin Baez/File Photo. 1/2. left. right.Warmer Temps Speed Infectious Disease … Read more

Medscape Vitamin D May Protect Against Respiratory InfectionsMedscapeVitamin D supplements may help reduce people’s risk of developing acute respiratory infections, particularly among those with vitamin D deficiency, suggests a new meta-analysis published online February 15 in the BMJ. However, some experts caution that …People w/ low levels of vitamin D could benefit from it during a … Read more

USA TODAY House votes to undo Obama rule protecting Planned Parenthood grantsUSA TODAYWASHINGTON — The House voted Thursday to overturn an Obama-era rule banning states from denying federal funds to Planned Parenthood and other health care providers that perform abortions. The rule was designed to prohibit states from withholding …House Approves Resolution to Overturn Obama Mandate … Read more

Washington Post Flu vaccine is 48% effective this season, CDC saysfox2now.comThe flu shot has been reducing the risk of infections in the United States by about half this season, according to reports issued Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but the season is expected to continue for several more weeks.Flu Vaccine Protects … Read more

CNN Families, lawmakers demand transparency for $89000 drugCNN(CNN) A newly US-approved drug with an $89,000-a-year price tag has been put on hold, owing to the latest uproar from advocates and lawmakers over high drug prices. The drug, a steroid called deflazacort, was approved by the Food and Drug …Marathon Pharma may get boot from industry organization … Read more