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Autism may be tied to flawed prenatal brain growth

Monday, 7 April 2014, 14:55 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

A small study that examined brains from children who died found abnormal patterns of cell growth in autistic children. The research bolsters evidence that something before birth might cause autism, at...

Report: Labour in tub OK but water births unproven

Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 13:39 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Sitting in a tub of warm water can relieve a mom-to-be's pain during the early stages of labour, but actually giving birth under water has no proven benefit and may be risky, say recommendations...

Altadrine Fat Burner Tablets for Women

Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 13:52 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Altadrine fat burners are 100% pure body fat burning tablets containing 6% of synephrine.  Weight loss and fat burning is immediate. Body fat burnt is converted into energy resulting in...

Doctors hope for cure in a 2nd baby born with HIV

Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 13:38 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

A second American baby born with the AIDS virus may have had her infection put into remission and possibly cured by very early treatment — in this instance, four hours after...

DNA blood tests show prenatal screening promise

Monday, 24 March 2014, 13:29 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

A DNA test of a pregnant woman's blood is more accurate than current methods of screening for Down syndrome and other common disorders, new research finds. If other studies bear this out, it could...

Study: Surgery helps some prostate cancer patients

Sunday, 23 March 2014, 14:59 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Surgery to remove the prostate saves lives compared to "watchful waiting" for some men whose cancers were found because they were causing symptoms, long-term results from a Scandinavian...

Study to test 'chocolate' pills for heart health

Saturday, 22 March 2014, 14:56 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

It won't be nearly as much fun as eating candy bars, but a big study is being launched to see if pills containing the nutrients in dark chocolate can help prevent heart attacks and...

Studies show big promise for HIV prevention drug

Saturday, 22 March 2014, 14:54 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Exciting research suggests that a shot every one to three months may someday give an alternative to the daily pills that some people take now to cut their risk of getting HIV.   The...

Stigma hinders efforts to combat leprosy in India

Friday, 21 March 2014, 14:53 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

At first, Ashok Yadav ignored the patches of pink skin on his arm. But when pale sores erupted on his body and he lost sensation in his fingertips, a doctor issued the devastating diagnosis: Yadav had...

Endo gets US approval for long-acting testosterone

Thursday, 20 March 2014, 14:51 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Drugmaker Endo Pharmaceuticals announced Thursday that it received U.S. approval for its long-acting testosterone injection Aveed, which joins a crowded field of hormone-boosting drugs aimed at aging...

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