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How much do you really know about Autism? Here is everything you need to know.

Here’s What You Need to Know About Autism

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to lower the amount of inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal.

A Warning About Infant Rice Cereal

It's a well-known fact that smoking during pregnancy can harm the baby. Now, researchers may have a clearer picture as to why that is.

Smoking May Put Baby's DNA at Risk

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the second-ever biosimilar, and it's meant to treat multiple conditions that affect the immune system.

Second Biosimilar Gets FDA Nod

Sugar and other processed carbohydrates may be tied to a raised risk of cancer, a new study found.

Another Reason to Avoid Processed Carbs

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides insights on health fraud scams and has offered tips to help you spot them.

Health Fraud Scams: What You Need to Know

For predicting heart disease risk, waist circumference may be a better tool than body mass index (BMI), a new study found.

BMI Vs. Waist Circumference for Heart Health

Women with endometriosis may face a raised risk of heart disease, a new study found.

How Endometriosis Might Affect the Heart

Those with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who are over 70 years old may be vulnerable to a decline in physical performance, a new study found.

AFib May Affect More Than the Heart

Caffeine consumption in the weeks before pregnancy and during early pregnancy may be linked to miscarriage, a new study found.

Pre-Pregnancy Caffeine May Spell Trouble

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America just released a list highlighting the worst cities for spring allergies for 2016. Did your city make the list?

Worst Cities for Spring Allergies for 2016

As health care and medicine have improved, so has life expectancy. That means an older world — and maybe some public health hurdles.

The Health Impact of an Older World

Getting proper sleep is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, but there are certain foods that can cause sleep problems. Here’s a list of some foods that might keep you up.

Food and Drink that Disrupt Sleep

One of the most common questions pharmacists receive is "Can I drink alcohol while taking my medication?" See what other questions made the list.

8 Top Health Questions Answered

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Defitelio (defibrotide sodium) to treat adults and children with severe hepatic (liver) veno-occlusive disease (VOD).

FDA OKs First Rx for Rare Liver Condition

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cinqair (reslizumab) to manage severe asthma.

New Severe Asthma Rx Gets Green Light

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may reduce the ability of blood vessels to fully dilate, which may raise heart attack and stroke risk, a new study found.

PTSD May Put the Heart in Peril

Higher rates of breastfeeding, use of vaccinations and lower rates of smoking may be behind lower rates of ear infections in recent years, a new study found.

Simple Factors Might Reduce Ear Infections

When the body is sleep-deprived, you may feel grumpy or foggy — but your memory, health, looks and even your ability to lose weight can be affected too.

Signs You're Sleep Deprived

For patients at risk of heart rhythm problems and who can't receive an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD), a wearable defibrillator might be an option.

Wearable Vs. Implantable Defibrillators

To help stem the tide of opioid abuse, misuse and deaths, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its warnings about these pain-killing prescription drugs.

New Warnings for Opioids

In a recent survey, nearly three quarters of women had at least one risk factor for heart disease. And only around 16 percent had heard from their doctors about the risks they faced.

What Some Doctors Aren't Telling Women

Happiness is a difficult emotion to quantify, which means that it also can be hard to study. Here are some habits that research suggests can help boost your mood.

Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) were not tied to heart problems in a recent study published in The BMJ .

SSRIs and Your Ticker

Did you know that a cup of coffee on the way to work or eating a microwave meal at lunch could be throwing your brain for a loop? The following foods and additives can be damaging to brain function, and affect alertness, mood and even your nervous system. Read on to learn more.

Brain Food: What to Avoid

Whether you are trying to have a baby or just thinking about it, informing yourself is a good first step. Here are three tips to get you started:

3 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

Need another reason to exercise? Reducing your risk of Alzheimer's may be as simple as working in the garden or taking a walk each day.

Stay Active to Stay Sharp

Women with HER2+, a protein found on some women's breast cancer cells, may have a new course of treatment, according to a new study.

For HER2+ Breast Cancer, a Potential New Treatment Course

There’s no more certain way to immediately recall a night of drinking to excess than the pounding headache you’re greeted with the next morning. It’s called a hangover, and it’s much more complex than it feels.

The Science Behind Hangovers

Acetaminophen, widely used to treat pain and fever, may not effectively relieve osteoarthritis pain in the hip or knee or improve physical function, a new study found.

Knee or Hip Pain? This Common Rx May Not Help