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Scientists say that roughly 20% of autism cases can be linked to known genetic abnormalities. A growing number of tests are helping to identify them.

What the siren call of that cupcake really means—and how to ignore it.

In medical schools, professors are using fictional characters in literature, TV and film to teach students to diagnose mental illness.

Though it has become easier to test for and treat, Chlamydia is still common, and efforts to screen for the STD have run into obstacles.

As the number of confirmed U.S. swine flu cases continues to rise, a host of questions have arisen about the lessons to be gleaned from two historical outbreaks, as well as how experts and the public should react.

For decades, surgeons performing hysterectomies cut out the cervix because it could develop cancer. Now, more gynecologists argue for sparing the cervix.

The recession is exacting punishment for a psychological vice: the unmitigated identification of self with occupation, accomplishment and professional status.