If replicated in future trials, the drug treatment might be a breakthrough, since current treatments for autism in preschool kids are mainly behavioral — therapies such as using play and activities with parents to improve a child’s language, social and thinking skills. WebMD Health
Some experts believe the number of coronavirus cases worldwide is much higher than official estimates, while others warn it will get worse before it gets better. WebMD Health
The vaping illness known as EVALI (electronic cigarette- or vaping-associated lung injury) has so far killed nearly 60 people in the United States. More than 2,600 have been hospitalized. WebMD Health
Early trials in people suggest that such a vaccine can stimulate an immune response very well. But it has never been tried during an outbreak. WebMD Health
Early trials in people suggest that such a vaccine can stimulate an immune response very well. But it has never been tried during an outbreak. WebMD Health
Nationwide, the cost of wasted food could total $ 240 billion a year. Divided by the nearly 128.6 million households in the United States, that works out to about $ 1,866 for the average household. WebMD Health
Children and teens in U.S. counties where 20% or more of the population lives below the federal poverty level were 37% more likely to die by suicide than those in counties with the lowest poverty concentration. WebMD Health
Among soccer players who headed the ball the most, those with the gene mutation called the apolipoprotein E epsilon4 (APOE e4) allele did four times worse on memory tests than those who head the ball the least, the researchers found. WebMD Health
The helicopter crashed just before 10 a.m. into a hillside near Calabasas, Calif., about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles. WebMD Health
From apps that automatically adjust your workout when you’re sore to pants that help you nail your yoga pose, artificial intelligence is quickly morphing into your new personal trainer. WebMD Health