Scientists have detected signs of autism in babies as young as six months, leading to hopes of a test for the disorder.
They made the breakthrough by measuring brain activity and believe it could lead to identifying those infants most at risk at a much earlier stage.
Around one in 100 children develops the disorder but symptoms do not usually become apparent until the second year of life.
Penguins-Lightning Game Review
Tampa, FL (Sports Network) – Evgeni Malkin recorded a natural hat trick in the third period to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Malkin also had two assists while James Neal scored twice for the Penguins, who have won two straight after a six-game slide. Marc-Andre Fleury turned aside 17 shots.
Ryan Malone, Teddy Purcell and Matt Gilroy all scored for the Lightning, who have dropped seven straight. Mathieu Garon gave up five goals on 43 shots in the loss.
Its the longest losing streak for Tampa Bay since the team ended the 2008-09 season with an 0-7-2 skid.
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Physical activity during both work and leisure time appears to significantly lower the risk of heart attack, whether a person lives in Canada or Colombia, in Poland or Pakistan, research suggests.
The research, a sub-analysis of a Canadian-led study of more than 29,000 subjects in 52 countries on six continents, also found that owning both a car and TV upped the risk of having a heart attack even more — but only in low- and middle-income nations. Staying physically fit throughout life may be one of the easiest, cheapest and most effective ways to avoid the coronary care unit, doctors say. (Pawel Dwulit/Canadian Press)
Much is already known about the association between...
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Iman Shumpert, left, battling the Bobcats’ Gerald Henderson for the ball, the kind of energy he often displays.
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AUSTIN, Texas – By improving your eating habits and increasing
your physical activity, you could significantly lower your chances
of getting cancer. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently
updated its lifestyle guidelines for cancer prevention, citing
research indicating that obesity affects the immune system and
hormonal activity related to cell growth.
Thats why shedding excess weight is being emphasized now more
than ever, says Greg Cameron, with the ACS Texas High Plains
chapter.
We definitely want people to achieve and maintain a healthy
weight. Then, we also encourage them to engage in at least 150
minutes of moderate-intensity...
A woman entered the same lift that I was using and gave me a blank stare. She pressed the button. Not a whimper, not a nod, not a sign of recognition. Id met her several times before, so often in fact that I would interrupt the person who was giving us the courtesy of getting acquainted with each other and say, Ive met her before; so-and-so was our mutual friend, etc. But still, every time we were introduced, shed nod out of habit, I guess, say something forgettable and that was my cue to turn my interest to someone or something else. If she could not be bothered, why should I?
You meet a lot of these characters in cocktail parties where the drinks and the din render you unrecognizable...
Jazz-NuggetsGame Review
Denver, CO (Sports Network) – Paul Millsap had 26 points and 12 rebounds, as the Jazz downed the Nuggets, 106-96, on Sunday.
Gordon Hayward scored 19 and Al Jefferson had 18 and 12 boards for the Jazz, winners of seven of their last eight.
Danilo Gallinari and Nene both finished with 18 points to pace the Nuggets, who were coming off Fridays win over the Heat.
I guess we didnt play hard enough, said Nuggets forward Al Harrington. We didnt match their intensity.
The teams were deadlocked, 48-48, after a back-and-forth first half which featured 13 ties and nine lead changes. The Jazz, though, began to establish themselves after...
Suns-SpursGame Review
San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) – Tim Duncan turned in a vintage performance against an old rival, scoring 24 points and grabbing 11 rebounds as the Spurs downed the Suns, 102-91, on Sunday.
Tony Parker had 17 points and nine assists while DeJuan Blair scored 14 for the Spurs, who improved to 9-0 at home this season.
Everybody made a conscious effort to play good defense, said Parker. If you dont play good defense youre not going to be successful in this league.
Marcin Gortat paced the Suns, losers of four straight, with 24 points and 15 boards. Steve Nash added 20 points and 10 assists despite battling a bruised right quadriceps.
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CLIPPERS FYI
Chris Pauls MRI exam on hamstring is negative, Clippers say
Injured in win over Lakers, Paul is questionable for Mondays game against the New Jersey Nets. If he doesnt play, Chauncey Billups probably will move to point guard role and Randy Foye will start.