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'Blast Wind' Linked to Chronic Brain Injuries in Military

Force created by an explosion causes similar effects as repeated concussions in athletes, study finds

CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids

Cutting the safe blood level of the metal in children is long overdue, advocates say

Could Nasal Spray of 'Love Hormone' Treat Autism?

Preliminary study of 7 children saw more activity in 'social' areas of the brain

Daily Coffee May Help Keep Grim Reaper Away

Three cups linked to 10% lower odds of dying from typical causes, federal study finds

Developmental Woes Common in Siblings of Children With Autism

Some show subtle developmental delays, study finds

Dinosaurs May Have Suffered From Arthritis

A crooked jaw on a giant Pliosaurus looks a lot like human arthritis, researchers say

Education Is Key to Health: Report

Along with poverty, less schooling linked to more chronic disease, disability and shorter life

Genetic Test May Spot Raised Autism Risk

Geared toward siblings of kids with the disorder, but experts question precision of the exam

Head Blows May Hamper Learning in College Athletes

Some football, hockey players show postseason decline, study finds

Health Highlights: May 16, 2012
  • Only 1 in 4 Sunscreens Effective and Safe: Report

  • Sharp Drop in Maternal Deaths: U.N.

  • One-Third of Adults Worldwide Have High Blood Pressure: WHO

Health Tip: When Should I Wash My Hands?

When preparing food and at other times

Many Parents of Kids With Autism Don't Put Faith in Pediatricians

Researchers say pediatricians also don't feel knowledgeable enough to guide families on treatments

Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem

Study found greater odds of developing atrial fibrillation

Paralyzed Patients Use Mind to Move Robotic Arm

But there's a long way to go to make this approach practical, experts say

Study Links Antibiotic to Slight Rise in Heart Patients' Death Risk

But the finding for azithromycin needs to be confirmed, expert says

Study Shows MS Patients at Most Risk for Drug-Linked Brain Illness

Small number of Tysabri users develop rare but potentially fatal infection

Two-Drug Combo May Be Safe for Melanoma Treatment

Preliminary research found reduced skin-lesion side effect

U.S. Bests Canada, Europe in Drug Approvals

Yale research shows FDA ahead of other regulators in the approval process

Urban Hospitals May Act as Breeding Ground for MRSA

'Superbug' then spreads to regional facilities, Scottish study suggests

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