A new paper led by the University of Virginia and just published in the journal Behavioral and Brain Sciences is pushing back hard on the notion that people with autism are not interested in socializing. Credit: University of Virginia The paper’s authors say they hope the research will lead to more respectful treatment of people with autism...
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Sky-High Deductibles Broke the U.S. Health Insurance System
Employers are questioning a system they say costs patients too much. When Carla Jordan and her husband were hit with a cascade of serious medical issues, she knew that at least her family had health insurance through her job. What she didn’t realize was that even with that coverage, a constant stream of medical bills would soon...
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Why do some people with autism have restricted interests and repetitive movements?
As a society, we’ve come a long way in our understanding of the challenges people with autism face with social communication. But there is a large gap in our understanding of another cluster of behaviours that form part of an autism diagnosis: restrictive and repetitive behaviours and interests (RRBs). Anxiety can drive obsessions and resistance...
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Peas could provide cheap and effective iron supplement
Iron contained within peas could be processed to provide more effective dietary supplements, according to a new study by scientists at the University of East Anglia. Credit: University of East Anglia Supplements are taken by people with low iron levels to prevent fatigue, shortness of breath or dizziness, but are also poorly absorbed by the...
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High-strength MRI may release mercury from amalgam dental fillings
RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA OAK BROOK, Ill. – Exposure to ultra-high-strength MRI may release toxic mercury from amalgam fillings in teeth, according to a new study appearing online in the journal Radiology. The effect was not seen, however, in the lower strength, more commonly used 1.5-Tesla (T) MRI. Amalgam fillings, also known as silver fillings,...
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Buyer beware: Inexpensive health plans often not what they seem
The Trump administration approved new insurance rules this week that will make it easier for people to buy skimpy health plans—and possibly wind up with insurance that falls short of their expectations. Credit: Petr Kratochvil/public domainUnder the federal health-care law, all plans sold to individuals and small businesses were required to cover a list of...
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How Can Stem Cell Therapy Help You? | What Diseases Can Be Treated with Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy has great potential to be an alternative to current treatments for common ailments. A stem cell transplant procedure can improve a cancer patient’s immune system and stem cell benefits can support the cells of patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Research continues to find ways to utilize stem cells to improve the quality of life of patients. Currently,...
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Hypervitaminosis A: What to know
Hypervitaminosis A is a condition that occurs when a person has too much vitamin A in their body. This can happen if a person takes too many supplements or uses certain creams for acne over a prolonged period. Symptoms of hypervitaminosis A include vision problems, changes in the skin, and bone pain. Chronic cases of...
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Head injury: Symptoms, concussion, and treatment
Head injuries range from a bump on the head to a skull fracture. Some head injuries are severe enough to cause brain damage or even death. Knowing the symptoms of a concussion and some simple first aid can help people respond to a head injury quickly, reducing the chances of complications. Types There is a range of...
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What 800 million tweets reveal about our thought patterns
A large analysis of around 800 million tweets during a 4-year period suggests that circadian rhythms control our way of thinking. Our circadian rhythms are known to affect our mood, as our energy levels spike and dip at different times of the day. When taken collectively, the content of our tweets reveals more insight into our predictable...