Wednesday 27 March 2019

App May Boost Social Skills in Kids With Autism

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The study highlights the promise of digital technology in supporting face-to-face therapies for autism, experts said.



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Mammogram Centers Must Tell Women if They Have Dense Breasts, F.D.A. Proposes


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CDC to Start Tracking Ticks as Diseases Rise

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The CDC for the first time will be monitoring the nation’s tick population and the diseases they may be carrying. The effort comes as the number of people diagnosed with serious vector-borne diseases caused by ticks has more than doubled over the past few decades.



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Trump, Democrats Return Health Law To Center Stage

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The Justice Department asks a federal appeals court to strike down the Affordable Care Act, then, hours later, House Democrats unveil proposals to bolster the law.



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Tuesday 26 March 2019

Trigger Warnings 'Not Helpful,' Study Author Says

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The format of the content made no difference, researchers found. Trigger warnings had little impact whether participants read a story or watched a video clip.



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