[Health] 1-in-50 US school kids has autism: Gov't survey

1-in-50 US school kids has autism: Gov't survey
http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2013/03/20/1-in-50-kids-diagnosed-with-autism.html
NEW YORK A government survey of parents says 1-in-50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing another federal estimate for the disorder.

Sugary Beverages Linked to 180000 Deaths Worldwide
http://healthland.time.com/2013/03/20/sugary-beverages-linked-to-deaths-worldwide/
New research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions showed that 180,000 deaths worldwide are linked to sugary beverages.

Biogen's injectable MS drug cut relapse rate by 36 percent
http://frenchtribune.com/teneur/1316858-approval-drug-tecfidera-fda-expected-till-march-end
Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:35am EDT. (Reuters) - Biogen Idec Inc said on Wednesday its experimental multiple sclerosis drug peginterferon beta-1a reduced the annual relapse rate of patients with multiple sclerosis by 36 percent when dosed once every two weeks ...

Parent alert: How kids get into meds that poison them
http://www.lakestevensjournal.com/news/article.exm/2013-03-19_national_poison_prevention_week
The bathroom medicine cabinet is not the culprit in most child medication poisonings. Prescription drugs bottles. Drugs left lying around the house can be picked up by curious kids.

Is Knee Surgery Necessary?
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/03/19/3294051/surgery-therapy-both-prove-good.html
Arthroscopic meniscectomy holds out the promise of a quick and minimally invasive fix for injured knees, but a new multi-center study questions whether its outcomes are any better than basic physical therapy.

Key to cancer prevention may be keeping your heart healthy
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57575117/key-to-cancer-prevention-may-be-keeping-your-heart-healthy/
If you want to avoid cancer, a new study suggests your heart is a prime place to start. New research finds that people who follow the American Heart Association's "Life's Simple 7" steps to lower their risk for heart disease get an added bonus of protection ...

Doctors urge FDA to limit caffeine content in energy drinks
http://theweek.com/article/index/241562/should-the-government-regulate-caffeine-in-energy-drinks
A group of health experts urged the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday to take action and protect teens from the possible risks of drinking large amounts of caffeine from energy drinks, The New York Times reported.

Staggering 1 in 3 US seniors dies with dementia, report says
http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/staggering-1-in-3-u-s-seniors-dies-with-dementia-report-says-1.1201507
WASHINGTON -- A staggering 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, says a new report that highlights the impact the mind-destroying disease is having on the rapidly aging population.

Less sleep leads to weight gain
http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/lifestyle/archives/2013/03/20130319-130554.html
A new study from the University of Colorado has shown that losing a couple of hours of sleep in a few consecutive nights can lead to a significant amount of weight gain, The New York Times reports.

"Tiny Lab" Implanted Under Skin Transmits Blood Marker Levels
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21841829
Scientists in Switzerland have developed a "tiny lab" on a chip that when implanted just under the skin can track levels of up to five substances in the blood and transmit the results wirelessly to a smartphone or other receiving device in a "telemedicine" ...

Boone Co. #2, Dearborn #26 In Health Rankings
http://www.eaglecountryonline.com/news.php?nID=5270
image (Undated) - Boone County is the second-healthiest county in all of Kentucky, while a handful of southeast Indiana counties improved their health standings in the past year.

Tears flow at Gosnell's trial as 2 detail abortion horrors
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130320_Tears_flow_at_Gosnell_s_trial_as_2_detail_abortion_horrors.html
ELIZABETH ROBERTSON / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The West Phila. clinic also known as the "House of Horrors." MENSAH M. DEAN, Daily News Staff Writer deanm@phillynews.

Truckers Plus Coffee Equals Safer Roads
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/37968
Long-haul truck drivers who reported using caffeinated drinks to stay awake were significantly less likely to have crashes. Drivers who reported consuming caffeinated substances for the purpose of staying awake had a 63% reduced likelihood of crashing ...