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  Boston researchers working on blood test for autism

  Getting a diagnosis for autism is not easy, with many children having to wait to see specially trained doctors and specialists who spend hours observing the child’s behaviour before rendering a verdict. But U.S. doctors are working on an experimental blood test they believe might help detect the disorder – even before symptoms begin.

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  Man hospitalized in Dublin after injecting himself with own semen to 'cure' back pain

  A 33-year-old man in Dublin, Ireland, ended up in hospital after injecting himself with monthly doses of his own semen to cure his back pain, according to a report published by the Irish Medical Journal.

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  Research pinpoints frailty as risk for Alzheimer's disease, dementia

  Researchers have discovered that frailty is a key risk factor for dementia.

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  UN health agency: Rising misconduct reports are 'positive'

  The World Health Organization said Friday that it's seeing increasing reports of misconduct reported by staffers within the UN health agency, describing the trend as 'a positive thing.'

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  Teen marijuana use: Just 1 to 2 joints may affect brain development

  A new study suggests that even small amounts of teenage cannabis use – just one or two joints before the age of 15 – may be associated with significant changes in brain development.

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  Salmon nuggets distributed in Western Canada recalled due to Listeria risk

  The Canadian Food Inspection agency says Salmon Village's maple-flavoured smoked Atlantic salmon nuggets is being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.