Some Children May Recover From Autism, Study Says

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jan 16, 2013 01:45 PM EST

A new study conducted on a small group has found that some children diagnosed with autism have started developing normally as they got older.

Researchers Identified Potential Alzheimer's Disease Vaccine

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jan 16, 2013 10:57 AM EST

Researchers have found a molecule that can help develop vaccine for Alzheimer' disease.

Horse, Pig DNA Found in Beef Products Sold in Ireland

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jan 16, 2013 09:08 AM EST

Beef products sold at various retail outlets in Ireland have been found to contain horse and pig DNA.

Changes in Brain Network May Be Behind Post Stroke Depression

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jun 05, 2012 06:21 AM EDT

Post stroke depression is associated with changes in network of brain that involves emotional regulation, says a new study.

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Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Cancer Risk Even after Treatment

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jun 05, 2012 06:04 AM EDT

Girls who undergo radiation to treat childhood cancers are at increased risk of developing breast cancer in later life, researchers say.

Depression Treatment Can Cut Teen Drug Abuse

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jun 05, 2012 05:56 AM EDT

Treating depression in adolescents could lead to prevention of drug abuse in later life.

Walt Disney to Cut Junk Food Ads on TV

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jun 05, 2012 05:48 AM EDT

Walt Disney Company will announce on Tuesday that its cable networks, radio channels and websites will stop accepting some junk food ads, according to media reports.

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Taxes on Cigarettes Prevent Mothers from Smoking, Study

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jun 05, 2012 05:32 AM EDT

State policies on tobacco use and taxes on cigarettes prevent mothers-to-be from smoking, says a new study. Also, these policies prevent mothers from getting back to their old smoking habits for at least 4 months after delivery.

Painkiller Abuse in U.S. Growing, Newborns Show Sings of Addiction

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jun 04, 2012 08:52 AM EDT

Painkiller overdose kills more people in U.S. than any other drugs. Addiction to painkillers is growing in the U.S. and recent reports suggest that newborn babies are increasingly showing signs of addiction to common painkillers.

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Antidepressant May Help Pain Management during Chemotherapy

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jun 04, 2012 08:48 AM EDT

Antidepressant drug Cymbalta (duloxetine) can help relieve pain in people undergoing chemotherapy, a new study says.

New Drug Delays Progression of Breast Cancer, Prolongs Life

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jun 04, 2012 08:43 AM EDT

Roche said that its experimental drug reduced progression of a certain type of breast cancer, in a press release on Sunday.

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Ultra-Marathons May Lead to Heart Problems

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jun 04, 2012 08:18 AM EDT

Extreme endurance exercises may cause structural changes in the heart, says a new study.

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Only One-Third of New Moms Meet Their Own Breastfeeding Goals

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jun 04, 2012 08:01 AM EDT

Two-thirds of mothers don’t stick to their plans of exclusively breastfeeding their children, a new CDC study says.

Threesome Act Gets $3 Million

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jun 02, 2012 07:47 AM EDT

The family of the Georgia man, who died during a threesome, has been awarded $3 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Cancer Drug Avastin Plus Chemotherapy Delays Ovarian Cancer Progression, Clinical Trial

By Afrinisa Kankudti | Jun 02, 2012 07:41 AM EDT

Avastin when added to regular chemotherapy prolonged the time that patient had before ovarian cancer progressed, a new clinical trial study says.

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