CDC back at work to track the flu
Update 10/18 3:30 p.m.: The CDC has released an abbreviated FluView report for the week ending in October 12. See it here Published 10/17: Now that the U.S. government shutdown is over, federal workers...
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The first signs of autism may be visible as early as the first month of a child's life, according to a study published Wednesday in the scientific journal Nature. "These are the earliest signs of...
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Watching a TV show where the words coming out of the actor's mouth are not synched with his lips can be very distracting. Researchers at Vanderbilt University, in a study published Tuesday in The...
View ArticleMERS coronavirus in 74% of Saudi Arabian camels
Scientists are making strides in unraveling the mystery of the MERS coronavirus, which so far has sickened at least 182 people, including 79 deaths. While human cases have been traced back to September...
View ArticleNew trial may be step forward for spinal cord injuries
In what may be another step forward in treating spinal cord injuries, a safety trial will begin this year on the practice of injecting stem cells directly into the injury site, Neuralstem Inc....
View ArticleWorld Health Organization: Antibiotic resistance is now a reality
The drumbeats about the dangers of antibiotic resistance just got louder. The World Health Organization says antimicrobial resistance - which includes drug-resistant bacteria, viruses, fungi and...
View ArticleNew research, recommendations for parents
Current and expectant parents may be interested a few of the many studies that have been released in recent days as researchers gathered for the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies, the...
View ArticleTeaming up with Google to find autism cause
The cause of autism is still unknown, but researchers hope harnessing the power of Google will help them solve this neurodevelopmental puzzle. The research and advocacy group Autism Speaks announced...
View Article5 studies you may have missed
Here's a roundup of five medical studies published this week that might give you new insights into your health, mind and body. Remember, correlation is not causation – so if a study finds a connection...
View Article5 studies you may have missed
Here's a roundup of five medical studies published this week that might give you new insights into your health, mind and body. Remember, correlation is not causation – so if a study finds a connection...
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