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The organization of certain brain cells in children with autism seems already different from that of typical children by the sixth or seventh month of fetal development, a study hints.

We ask the director of Cancer Science and Trends whether e-cigarettes could be a smoking cessation tool?

The $31.3 billion given by wealthy nations, aid groups, charities, large foundations and others in 2013 reflects the shifting mix of donors backing international health projects, an analysis suggests.

Two-thirds of older adults suffer from cognitive impairment or dementia in their last year of life, a study finds. That fact and being cared for at home increase the risk of aggressive treatment.

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, who is expected to sign the bill, said decriminalizing marijuana might lead to a greater focus on more serious threats.

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/122213_3.mp3The Choosing Wisely campaign is a program directed at physicians and patients that encourages open and…

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/121513_1.mp3In 2012, Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services made 96,000 runs in response to 9-1-1 calls. Each…

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/112413_1.mp3The Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital, the new county hospital in downtown Indianapolis, was designed…

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/111713_1.mp3The FDA has proposed banning partially hydrogenated oils, which are the source of trans fats.…

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/111713_2.mp3Last month the FDA approved a new high-dose narcotic painkiller, Zohydro ER, against the advice of its…