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Monday, April 27, 2015

Some kids leave the autism spectrum but still struggle

SAN DIEGO, April 27 (UPI) -- For most, autism is a lifelong disorder. But not for everyone. A recent study found that a small but significant portion of toddlers (1 in 14) who are diagnosed with the cognitive disorder were no longer meeting the diagnostic criteria by elementary school. The new... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 26, 2015

Flashes of violence stain peaceful Baltimore protests over Gray death

BALTIMORE, April 26 (UPI) -- The demonstrations set off by the death of Freddie Gray have been mostly peaceful, but some Baltimore residents have seized the opportunity to protest violently. At least 12 people have been arrested. Windows of police cars and stores have been targetted by violent... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Researchers uncover asthma's root cause

CARDIFF, Wales, April 23 (UPI) -- Researchers in Wales and England have developed a highly effective asthma drug, and in the process may have uncovered the disorder's root cause. In a recent study, scientists explored the breathing disorder via both mouse and human airway models, using tissue from... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Man in wheelchair rolls off platform and onto Metro tracks

By Julie Zauzmer A man in a wheelchair rolled off the platform and onto the tracks at the U Street Metro station Tuesday afternoon, and was rescued by two brave bystanders. Surveillance footage showed two people jumping onto the tracks to lift the man and his wheelchair back onto the platform. Metro... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 20, 2015

Social Security number removed from Medicare cards

WASHINGTON, April 20 (UPI) -- Medicare cards will no longer display Social Security numbers, in an effort to change the way doctors are paid for treating Medicare patients and to prevent identity theft. President Barack Obama requested a $50 million down payment "to support the removal of Social... Sign in to see full entry.

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