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Health Buzz: Autism Risk Rises With Maternal Age
The silicon content in beer; is it safe to get Pap smears less often?
February 09, 2010 - Megan Johnson - Family Health
Vaccine Study Retracted, and Causes of Autism Remain Elusive
Families need solid data, but research priority isn’t more vaccine studies.
February 03, 2010 - Nancy Shute - On Parenting
Autism Called Urgent Public Health Concern; 1 in 100 Children Affected
Parents seek more research on causes and effective treatments.
December 18, 2009 - Nancy Shute - On Parenting
New Kids' Health Site Offers Advice From Pediatricians
But healthychildren.org falls short when parents want to dig deep into complex issues like autism.
December 10, 2009 - Nancy Shute - On Parenting
Health Buzz: Government Will Fund Research Using New Embryonic Stem Cell Lines and Other Health News
How exercise may fight diseases of aging; getting early intervention therapy for an autistic child
December 03, 2009 - Megan Johnson - Living Well
How to Get Early Intervention Autism Therapy for Your Child
Children as young as 18 months benefit from behavioral therapy, and parents can provide it themselves.
December 02, 2009 - Nancy Shute - On Parenting
Health Buzz: Autistic Youngsters Benefit From Early Treatment and Other Health News
Many women aren't getting mammograms; consider allergies when shopping and decorating for the holidays.
November 30, 2009 - Megan Johnson - Children's Health
Grandparents Can Join the Hunt for Causes of Autism
1 percent of kids may have autism—and environmental factors may play a role in higher rates.
October 06, 2009 - Nancy Shute - On Parenting
Personalized Medicine Moves Beyond Cancer, Entering Heart Care and More
In Edward Abrahams's view, medical treatment should be tailored to each patient's characteristics.
July 06, 2009 - Katherine Hobson - Cancer
Health Buzz: Complex Genetics Behind Mental Disorders and Other Health News
Dealing with fear of crowds and other anxieties; an economist's view of health reform, medical costs.
July 02, 2009 - Brain & Behavior

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