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Dr. Manny on Imus

11/20/2009|Web Originals

Dr. Manny on ImusDr. Manny discusses the new mammogram recommendations and other heath headlines on "Imus in the Morning"

Before You Vaccinate

11/16/2009|Web Originals

Before You VaccinateDeirdre Imus talks to Dr. Manny about what parents should know before they vaccinate their children

Tracking H1N1

11/02/2009|Health

Tracking H1N1Latest on getting the flu vaccine

Terror Threat?

10/30/2009|Politics

Terror Threat?How dangerous is radical Muslim group raided by FBI in Detroit?

Sugar Attack

10/25/2009|Health

Sugar AttackDoctors' group partners with Coke

Reversal of Fortune

10/22/2009|FOX & Friends

Reversal of FortuneVoted out of kindergarten, kid makes honor roll at new school

Wakeup Call?

10/16/2009|Latest Video

Wakeup Call?5-year-old San Diego girl dies from H1N1 complications

Shot Down

10/16/2009|Latest Video

Shot DownBig shift of opinion on H1N1 vaccine

Checkup in 60 Seconds

10/09/2009|Health

Checkup in 60 SecondsDr. Cynara Coomer looks at some of the stories that made headlines for the week of Oct. 4 on FoxNewsHealth.com

Help a Child with Autism

10/06/2009|Latest Video

Help a Child with AutismTry any and all of these early interventions to help a child diagnosed with autism .

LATEST STORIES

A 10 Year Milestone for Autism

By Dr. Manny Alvarez| FOXNews.com| Health

be present after birth. Autism is an issue that really hits ..... questions about what causes autism and other developmental ..... educators who are affected by autistic spectrum disorders . Autism Aspergers Digest was started to provide

Story|11/18/2009

Gene Mutation Key in Evolution of Speech

AP| SciTech

this gene and others could potentially lead to genetic treatments for people with certain developmental difficulties, such as autism , because it gives future researchers targets, Geschwind said. Other outside experts warned of making too much of this finding

Story|11/11/2009

The H1N1 Vaccine and Pregnant Women « On The Scene « FOXNews.com

By Marianne Silber| On The Scene

heard about Thimerosol. It’s a component of some vaccines that contains mercury, blamed by vaccine opponents for causing Autism in children. That’s a claim health professionals say has not been proven through research. In any case, mercury-free seasonal

Blogs|10/28/2009

Study: Psychiatric Drugs Linked to 'Alarming' Weight Gain in Children

AP| Health

effect of the anti-psychotic drugs which are prescribed for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, but also increasingly for autism , attention deficit disorders and other behavior problems. The new study in mostly older children and teens suggests they may

Story|10/27/2009

Homework and Beyond: Teaching Organizational Skills to Individuals with ASD

Health

Visit www.socialthinking.com for additional articles, books and information. Autism Aspergers Digest © 2009. All Rights Reserved. Autism Aspergers Digest is a multiple-award winning magazine providing real life information for meeting

Story|10/22/2009

Identical Twin Study Highlights Role of Genetics in Autism

Health

genes in autism development. Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) include ..... severe cases of "classic" autism to Asperger ' s syndrome — where a person has ..... body language and vocal tone. " Autism research has been guided by one

Story|10/22/2009

Study: Mercury Levels Similar in Autistic, 'Normal' Kids

Health

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Children with autism have mercury levels similar to those of ..... initially found that children aged 2 to 5 with autism had mercury levels lower than other children ..... developing typically. The children with autism had mercury levels in line with national

Story|10/20/2009

Who’s got the best ‘Shape’ bikini body? « Entertainment

Other Stories

beauty" killer body?'- Jenny has gone from 'bad girl" to big time Autism advocate (she came in a close second because of her dedication to her son & getting info on Autism out to people with their own special kids)..Faith and Angie just

Blogs|10/15/2009

Florida to Seek Death for 4 in Murder of Couple

AP| U.S.

seek the death penalty for four of eight people charged in the killings of a Panhandle couple known for adopting children with autism , Down syndrome and other special needs. In a brief statement, State Attorney Bill Eddins said he had filed notices to seek

Story|10/13/2009

AP Poll: Third of Parents Don't Want Kids to Get H1N1 Vaccine

AP| Health

something in vaccines themselves can lead to autism remain entrenched in some quarters ..... most rigorous scientific studies. Some autism advocacy groups echo parents' concerns ..... isn't somebody freaking out about the autism epidemic?" said Wendy Fournier, president

Story|10/07/2009

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