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Simple Questionnaire May Help Detect Autism Before Age 1

A quick and simple questionnaire filled out by parents may help detect autism in children as young as 1 year old, a new study suggests. The 24-item questionnaire, which assesses a child’s ability to communicate with eye contact, sounds, and gestures, may guide infants who show early signs of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) into appropriate treatments at earlier ages.

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Tips For Handling Hot Flashes

The origin of a hot flash or night sweat can tend to be confusing even for most doctors. They believe it is related to sex hormone fluctuations which is only part of story. My 33 years in the women’s health field allowed me to use my empirical evidence of observation to learn the real cause…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Waxing

Shaving, plucking, lasers – oh my! As women, we all want to stay hair-free and silky smooth during the summer months. But how do you narrow down your options and choose the hair removal method that’s best for you? It’s tough! Waxing tends to be a solid in-between technique: it’s longer lasting than shaving, but not as intense or painful as laser hair removal. So if you’re curious about the process, buckle up and learn all about the ins and outs (or ons and offs) of waxing… How it Works

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Women Who Fear Childbirth Have Longer Labor

Oh baby! A new studypublished by the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology found that women who are fearful about the birthing process may wind up having a longer labor. The Norwegian report studied over 2,000 women who took a questionnaire which included questions about their worries about childbirth.

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Autism Evaluations: Part 2

This blog is part two (read Autism Evaluations: Part 1) of my rant against pediatricians who do not listen to your concerns about your child AND the California Regional Centers who attempt to pre-screen your child over the phone. Ill repeat this statement: