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Colds, Allergies or Sinusitis? Here’s How You Can Tell

The symptoms of a cold, allergies and sinusitis can be similar. Here are some ways to tell the difference between these conditions, according to the American Academy of ...
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For Pregnant Women, 1 or 2 Drinks Per Week May Be OK

Children whose mothers have one or two drinks per week during pregnancy are not at any greater risk for developing behavioral or cognitive problems than children whose mothers ...
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Estrogen Makes You Smarter by Helping Brain Cells Communicate

The hormone estrogen can sharpen mental performance, and now scientists think they know why. Estrogen may boost the number of connections between brain cells, improving communication in the ...
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Brewing Controversy: Experts Say Four Loko Worse than Mixed Drinks

The Food and Drug Administration warned four companies today (Nov. 17) that the caffeine added to their malt alcoholic beverages is an “unsafe food additive” and said that ...
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Light at Night May Raise Depression Risk, Study Suggests

Constant exposure to light at night can cause depression, a new study in animals suggests. In the study, hamsters exposed to dim light at night for four weeks ...
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Stem Cells in Women’s Ovaries May Produce New Eggs, Study Finds

Contrary to the belief that women are born with a finite number of eggs, there may in fact be a way to replenish the supply, a new study ...
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Autism: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments

Autism spectrum disorders affect a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others and behave appropriately in social situations. Approximately 1 in 110 children in the United States ...
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Early Autism Sign: Babies’ Brain Responses to Eye Contact

The way that babies as young as six months look at the eyes of other people may be an early sign of autism, a new study suggests. Researchers ...
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It’s in the Blood: New Hope for Detecting Schizophrenia

In the 2001 movie, “A Beautiful Mind,” mathematician and Nobel Prizewinner John Nash struggled with the debilitating mental disorder schizophrenia for years before being properly diagnosed and treated. ...
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Children with Autism at Greater Risk for Suicide

Children who have autism may be at greater risk for thinking about or attempting suicide than children without the condition, according to a new study. Researchers looked at ...
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