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New technologies help autistic children communicate

New technologies help autistic children communicate

A voice output device is helping the two out of every three students at the center who are non-verbal.

Phen-Fen, the diet drugs, return?

Phen-Fen, the diet drugs, return?

The prescription drug proved to be the most potent appetite suppressant ever but was linked with heart problems. 

A good break to lengthen a leg

A good break to lengthen a leg

For nearly two months now, Griffen Hurley has been wearing an erector set of a contraption on his leg. But it's worth it.

New dads' depression can hurt children's development

With fathers taking on more child care, their parenting can have a big influence, says psychiatrist Nada Stotland of Rush Medical College in Chicago.

Heart testing recommended before taking ADHD meds

Heart testing recommended before taking ADHD meds

Between 1999 and 2004, 19 children taking ADHD medications have died suddenly.

Mammogram gowns

Mammogram gowns

Nurse designs gowns to make mammograms easier.

Dr. Robot

Dr. Robot

It can allow the doctor to do what most people wish they could do: be in two places at once.

New OxyContin could prevent production of

New OxyContin could prevent production of "hillbilly heroin"

Government advisers are voicing concerns whether the medicine, with a new plastic-like coating, would be harder to crush

Wal-Mart expands low-cost drug program

Wal-Mart expands low-cost drug program

This means the world's largest retailer is now filling prescriptions for up to 350 generic drugs for $10 for a three-month supply.

Rate of children taking antipsychotic drugs soars

Rate of children taking antipsychotic drugs soars

About six times as many American children are prescribed medicines as are those in the United Kingdom, but experts say usage is increasing.

Chris Lofton reveals cancer battle

Chris Lofton reveals cancer battle

One of the SEC's most notable 3-point shooters and three-time
All-American Vol Chris Lofton has apparently faced his toughest
challenges off the court.

Military plans national mental health campaign

Military plans national mental health campaign

The Defense Department is struggling to care for thousands of troops coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan with emotional wounds.

State moves toward more home-based care for elderly

State moves toward more home-based care for elderly

TennCare, the state expanded Medicaid program, currently spends almost all of its annual $1.2 billion long-term care budget on nursing homes.

New policy designed to encourage military personnel to get mental health treatment

New policy designed to encourage military personnel to get mental health treatment

Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced a new policy Thursday under which troops will no longer have to reveal previous mental health treatment unless it was court-ordered or involved violence.

Beef recalls prompt examination of school lunch programs

Beef recalls prompt examination of school lunch programs

"From a business standpoint, government commodities are the only way you can produce a $2.47 meal," says Barry Sackin, a California school nutrition consultant.

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