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Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine
Parent advocate disagrees, noting that only one potential mechanism was studied

Health Tip: Adjusting to a Hearing Aid
Allow time to get used to it

Most Youths Tried as Adults Had Psychiatric Disorders
Chicago study finds more than two-thirds of them needed help with at least one illness

Treadmill Workouts Help Stroke Survivors
Function improved even after conventional therapy, study found

Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Threat of Cerebral Palsy
Compound given to women at risk of preterm birth cuts risk in half, study finds

Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite
Finding could lead to new drugs in fight against obesity, study says

Epilepsy Raises Drowning Risk
Seizures could boost the danger in tubs, pools, experts say

Epilepsy Receiving Inadequate Attention
CDC says patients, doctors at fault for treatment gaps affecting 1 in every 100 Americans

Low-Birth-Weight Babies at Risk for Salt Sensitivity
Condition can damage kidneys, brain and heart, study says

Robot Playmates Help Autistic Kids With Social Skills
Researchers say finding could be used for creation of new therapy tools