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Autism Not Caused by Vaccines, IOM Report Concludes

MedPage Today Infectious Disease  Thu, 08/25/2011 - 14:00

(MedPage Today) -- There's convincing evidence that some vaccines can cause some adverse effects, including seizures and brain inflammation -- but autism isn't one of them, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine.


 

Colic Remedies: Is TLC Better Than Herbal Tea?

WebMD Health  Mon, 03/28/2011 - 09:25

crying baby and mother

When babies get colic, stressed-out parents often will try almost any remedy, from herbal teas to sugary solutions or infant massage, to stop the constant crying.

Now, a new analysis of these popular approaches finds little convincing evidence they work.


 

Experts dispute Lyme disease-violence claim

Headlines from the Associated Press  Mon, 03/09/2009 - 15:46

CHICAGO (AP) -- The mother of a man charged in the Sunday shooting death of a church pastor blames Lyme disease for his mental problems.

However, leading disease specialists say there's no convincing evidence linking the tickborne ailment to such violent behavior....