Air Pollution in Pregnancy May Nearly Double Autism Risk

December 18, 2014

TOP STORY Air Pollution in Pregnancy May Nearly Double Autism Risk Pregnant women may nearly double their risk of giving birth to an autistic child by inhaling smog spewed by vehicles or smoke stacks, a study finds.     Keep Reading

Could Ibuprofen Extend Lives for Humans, Too? Regular doses of ibuprofen were found to extend lifespans - with healthy bonus time - in worms, flies and yeast, according to a new study.     Keep Reading

Dr. Ephraim Engleman, 103, on longevity and why he'll never retire Dr. Ephraim Engleman will celebrate his 104th birthday in March, but he's too busy to dwell on reaching that remarkable age. Engleman, the director of the Rosalind Russell-Ephraim P.     Keep Reading

New Stroke Treatment: Removing Clot Can Limit Disability For the first time in two decades, a new treatment has been shown to limit damage from a common type of stroke.     Keep Reading

Smartphone Controlled Hands Offer Assisted Control Using input from a smartphone app, newly developed prosthetic hands can perform complex tasks and gestures. KPRC's Haley Hernandez reports.     Keep Reading

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