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	Earlier sign of autism can be noticed in 6 months old infants In their first year of life, babies who will go on to develop autism already show different brain responses when someone looks at or away from them. Although the researchers are careful to say that the study, reported in the Cell Press journal Current Biology, is only a first step toward earlier diagnosis, the findings do suggest that direct brain measures might help to predict the future development of autism symptoms in infants as young as six months. Autism - Cell Press, USA
	New lung cancer test could accurately guide treatment for people with lung cancer In the two largest clinical studies ever conducted on the molecular genetics of lung cancer, an international team led by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has demonstrated that an available molecular test can predict the likelihood of death from early-stage lung cancer more accurately than conventional methods. Lung Cancer - University of California, San Francisco, USA
	Working overtime work may lead to depression People who work 11 hours are twice as likely to suffer depression. In simple words, too much overtime or working long hours doubles your depression odds, confirmed in recently published scientific study. Workers who spend long hours at the office are more than twice as likely to develop depression as those who do a standard day. Depression - Public Library of Science, USA
	Brain stimulating habits lowers Alzheimer's disease risk Individuals who keep their brains active throughout life with cognitively stimulating activities such as reading, writing and playing games appear to have reduced levels of the ß-amyloid protein, which is the major part of the amyloid plaque in Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer's Disease - University of California, Berkeley, USA
	Regorafenib improves survival of colorectal cancer patients Regorafenib - an investigational drug - slowed the progression of tumors and lengthened the lives of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. This is the first novel agent in eight years to show improvement in overall survival of colon cancer patients who have run out of treatment options. Colorectal cancer - Mayo Clinic, USA
	Totally drug resistant tuberculosis TDR TB reported in India For the first time in India, 12 people have been detected with totally drug-resistant lung tuberculosis (TDR-TB), a condition in which patients do not respond to any TB medication and for which the mortality rate is 100 percent. Tuberculosis - Health Newstrack, India
	Parabens in underarm products may lead to breast cancer in women New research into the potential link between parabens and breast cancer has found traces of the chemicals in breast tissue samples from all of the women in the study. Parabens are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetics, food products and pharmaceuticals. Breast cancer - Wiley-Blackwell, USA
	Antidepressants use in pregnancy may risk newborn with high blood pressure Use of anti-depressants during pregnancy is risky for new borns to have persistent pulmonary hypertension - high blood pressure in the lungs, revealed by researchers. Pregnancy - British Medical Journal, UK
	Surgeons age linked to safe health care Surgeons aged between 35 and 50 years provide the safest care compared with their younger or older colleagues. The findings raise concerns about ongoing training and motivation of surgeons during their careers. Healthcare - British Medical Journal, UK
	Eat out at restaurants and still lose weight Going out to eat has become a major part of our culture. Frequently eating out and consuming high-calorie foods in large portions at restaurants can contribute to excess calorie intake and weight gain. However, a study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior demonstrates that individuals can eat out and still lose weight. Obesity - Elsevier Health Sciences, USA

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