Health & Medicine

Mar 21, 2013 10:27 AM EDT

Interactive Robot Helps Children With Autism (VIDEO)

Scientists at Vanderbilt University have developed an elaborate therapy system that makes use of a humanoid robot in treatment for autistic children.

Mar 21, 2013 07:34 AM EDT

Women Abused as Children Have Higher Risk of Giving Birth to Autistic Children

Mothers who were abused during childhood have a high risk of giving birth to children with autism, a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) found. The risk of an autism diagnosis of the child is three times higher when the mother has had a history of serious abuse as a kid.

Mar 21, 2013 06:45 AM EDT

Some Children are Picky Eaters due to Genetic Variation

According to a new study, genes are behind kids' aversion to new kinds of foods.

Mar 20, 2013 01:43 PM EDT

Scientists Determine Why Olive Oil Helps Fight Alzheimer's Disease

A team from the University of Louisiana has determined that oleocanthal in extra virgin olive oil contributes to fighting Alzheimer's disease by evacuating the abnormal proteins associated with the disease out of the brain.

Mar 20, 2013 09:12 AM EDT

Sugary Drinks behind Obesity-Related Deaths: Harvard Study

Sugary drinks can increase weight and along with it, a risk of various obesity-related deaths from diabetes and certain cancers, says a new study based on data from 114 national dietary surveys.

Mar 20, 2013 08:25 AM EDT

One in 50 Children Diagnosed with Autism: CDC Study

According to a new federal report, rates of autism in the country are higher than previous estimates. Researchers now say that prevalence of parent-reported ASD is 2 percent, a significant increase from 1.16 percent in 2007.

Mar 19, 2013 04:53 PM EDT

Control Your Blood Pressure and You May Slow Alzheimer's

A new study suggests an eye-opening link between hypertension and Alzheimer's.

Mar 19, 2013 11:28 AM EDT

False-Positive Mammogram Results Leading To Negative Psychological Impact In Women (VIDEO)

More than have of abnormal mammograms are false positives and the effects of the results have negative psychological impact on women.

Mar 19, 2013 10:44 AM EDT

New Nanomedicine Resolves Inflammation, Promotes Tissue Healing

A team of researchers have developed biodegradable nanoparticles that are capable of delivering inflammation-resolving drugs to sites of tissue injury