Watch out, Viagra! The hormone oxytocin may also improve sexual function — at least in men with Asperger’s syndrome — according to a published case report.
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Mom’s Obesity, Diabetes Linked with Autism and Developmental Delays
New research from the University of California, Davis, finds that a woman’s weight and health during pregnancy may have significant influences on her child’s development.
Cancer Diagnosis Raises the Risk of Suicide and Heart Attack Death
The psychological toll of a devastating cancer diagnosis may kill patients before their disease does.
Are Medical Marijuana Raids the Price We Must Pay for National Health Care?
While federal agents were raiding a medical marijuana dispensary and the nation’s first pot trade school in Oakland, run by one of California’s most prominent legalization advocates, less than a mile a way, a gunman was murdering seven people at a Christian nursing school. The feds couldn’t have predicted the rampage, but it’s hard …
For Some Appendicitis Cases, Antibiotics May Do the Trick
A new study finds that using antibiotics as an initial treatment is safe, effective and can help some appendicitis patients avoid surgery.
Higher Risk for Women With False-Positive Mammogram Results
Women who have false-positive results from their mammograms may have another reason to worry, a recent study says.
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What’s a Bris? L.A. Hospital Launches Workshop for Jewish Parents-to-Be
With fewer Jewish families affiliating with synagogues, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is reaching out to would-be parents in the hospital.
Drug-Resistant Malaria Is Spreading, and It Could Be a Public Health Disaster
Artemisinin-resistant malaria parasites first emerged in Cambodia in 2006. Now researchers say the deadly bugs are quickly spreading.
Bacteria-Blasting ‘Flashlight’ Could Help Save Lives
A battery-powered, hand-held plasma-emitting device created by Chinese and Australian scientists could speed wound sterilization in the field.
Study Explains How the First Effective HIV Vaccine Worked
In 2009, researchers reported that an AIDS vaccine had for the first time protected people against HIV. Since then, the researchers have been wondering, How did it work?
Autism Studies Confirm Genetic Complexity and Risk for Older Fathers
Four new studies this week take on the genetics of autism, finding further evidence that older fathers are at increased risk of having an autistic child and suggesting that, overall, the genetic roots of the condition are …
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Home Visits: A Powerful Weapon Against Child Abuse
Trained home visitors can improve infant mortality rates, help kids do better in school and decrease child abuse. Why U.S. moms should follow Europe’s lead and invite them into their living rooms.
Study: Flavonoids May Help Protect Against Parkinson’s
Berries, tea, apples and red wine are all rich in a naturally occurring compound called flavonoids, and a new study finds that men who eat a diet high in these healthy compounds may have a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease.