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July 14, 2016

Utah boy with autism wins world championship in taekwondo

A Salt Lake City, Utah, boy with autism has defied stereotypes and fulfilled his dream after winning a world championship in martial arts.

July 14, 2016

Alzheimer's effects on the brain found in young people

Changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease can be seen as early as childhood in people with a heightened genetic risk, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology.

July 13, 2016

Low risk in all but 4 countries of Olympics-related Zika

NEW YORK (AP) -- The upcoming Olympic games are not likely to have a major impact on the spread of Zika virus, although four developing countries could face a substantially higher risk, according to a new government estimate.

July 13, 2016

Best friends with Down syndrome make epic zombie movie

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Two best friends from Rhode Island are living their dream of making an epic zombie movie and becoming celebrities.

July 13, 2016

US high school federation calls for pitch limits in 2017

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July 13, 2016

Families can encourage mothers' breastfeeding

Why do some women breastfeed and others don't?

July 13, 2016

Limiting travel, controlling mosquitoes reduces Zika risk

To limit mosquito-borne illnesses, including the Zika virus, plan travel carefully, take personal protective measures, and control mosquitoes in and around the home, experts recommend.

July 12, 2016

Sky-high bills leave Nigerian mothers and newborns trapped in hospitals

UMUAHIA, Nigeria (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Four months after giving birth in Umuahia, the capital of Nigeria's southeastern Abia state, 23-year-old single mother Amarachi Amadi is still in hospital with her baby girl.

July 12, 2016

Thumb-suckers, nail-biters less likely to develop allergies

Children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails are less likely than others to have allergies later, according to a new study.

July 11, 2016

Parents lose custody of malnourished toddler fed vegan diet

A 14-month-old Italian boy is recovering from malnutrition after his parents reportedly fed him a vegan diet without proper supplementation.