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Parent Age and Autism Risk
You may have heard that an older mom's age may influence her child's risk for autism, but babies born to teen moms and older dads may also be at risk.
Brain Aneurysm Surgery May Not Be a One-Time Event
Surgeons have made great strides in treating aneurysms in recent years. However, new evidence suggests that aneurysm repairs may not last as long as expected.
Statins and Memory Loss? Forget About It
One lifesaving drug may have even fewer side effects than previously thought.
ADHD: A Possible Pesticide Pitfall
Pesticides are used to keep bugs away and make life easier, but they might be making life harder for some children.
The US Boozing Habit
Many people enjoy a drink on occasion to unwind or celebrate, but drinking to excess regularly may be a sign to seek help for an alcohol disorder.
Can Chantix Make a Comeback?
For many longtime smokers, quitting cold turkey is far from easy. But there may now be some good news for smokers looking to kick the habit.
Depression Rx Might Pose Smaller Risk in Moms-to-Be
Many moms-to-be who take antidepressants may assume that weaning themselves off their meds is the safest thing for their baby, but the truth may not be so simple.
Signs You're Sleep Deprived
When the body is sleep-deprived, you may feel grumpy or foggy — but your memory, health, looks and even your ability to lose weight can be affected too.
Yoga for Mental Health
Mental health can determine how a person thinks, feels and acts. Biological factors, life experiences and family history can all contribute to mental health. Mental health problems are common and can have an impact at every stage of life, but help is available.
Why Smokers Might Need to Watch Their Hearing
Smokers, if you need another reason to quit, here’s one that might surprise you: Quitting might save your hearing.