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Aug 13, 2013 09:35 AM EDT

Is Induced Labor an Environmental Factor that Increases Autism?

Researchers suggests that a new environmental factor may play a role in the possibility of an ASD. In fact, a study may show that women who have induced labors may be at a greater risk of infection to the fetus once the removal of a protective barrier that surrounding the membrane holding the amniot...

Aug 13, 2013 09:49 AM EDT

Vitamin D Does Not Reduce High BP in Older Adults

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Dundee, U.K., Vitamin D supplementation does not improve the blood pressure in older patients with isolated systolic hypertension that is a common type of high blood pressure.

Aug 13, 2013 09:40 AM EDT

Retinal Imaging Helps Detect Stroke Risks in High Blood Pressure Patients

According to the latest study, photographing the retina helps in detecting the risk of stroke in those who suffer from high blood pressure.

Aug 13, 2013 09:34 AM EDT

Elysium Space Offers to Send Departed's Ashes into Space

A new San Francisco based start-up company 'Elysium Space' offers awe-inspiring memorial spaceflights to have a loved one's ashes launched into space.

Aug 13, 2013 06:06 AM EDT

California Parishioners Mistake Plant Lice Excrement for Tears of God

A tree outside a Cathedral in California has becomes a symbol of faith for congregants as they believe the tree is weeping tears of God.

Aug 13, 2013 05:50 AM EDT

Testicle Eating Killer Fish ‘Pacu’ New Threat in Swedish Waters

A toothy scary South American fish resembling a Piranha was discovered in the Danish water and this has terrorized the swimmers.

Aug 12, 2013 10:17 PM EDT

Female Autism Could be Widely Undetected Because of Gender Bias in Studies

Autism reveals itself in different ways in women than in men, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. And this has the potential to great advance our understanding of the condition.

Aug 12, 2013 09:55 PM EDT

Brain Signaling Behind Near-Death Experience Revealed

A near-death experience can be a scary occurrence. Now, scientists may have found out what might cause these experiences in cardiac arrest survivors.

Aug 12, 2013 09:08 PM EDT

Some Depressed Adolescents at Greater Risk for Anxiety

Some adolescents who suffer the potentially debilitating symptoms of depression could also be at an increased risk for anxiety, according to a new study.

Aug 12, 2013 05:00 PM EDT

Neanderthal Tools Reveal Human-like Intelligence and Innovation

Neanderthals may be a bit smarter than we gave them credit for. It turns out that these ancient humanoids actually used tools and may have developed their own technology rather than just copying humans.

Aug 12, 2013 04:45 PM EDT

Texas Compounding Pharmacy Recalls Products due to Infection

Specialty Compounding LLC, a subsidiary of Peoples Pharmacy Inc. recently recalled several products after 15 patients at two Texas hospitals became ill due to a bacterial infection.

Aug 12, 2013 04:02 PM EDT