Articles By Amir Khan

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Coffee May Cause High Achievers To Slack Off

Are you a hard worker? Your caffeine fix might be slowing you down.

A scientist checks eggs for bird flu at the Zooprophylactic Institute near the northern Italian city of Padua December 12, 2005.

Bird Flu Research Released From Quarantine; Pandemic Threat Downplayed

The controversial bird flu research that was deemed a threat to national security in December got the OK to be published by a panel of scientists on Friday.

An autistic child touches an electric globe at the Consulting Centre for Autism in Amman

Autism Awareness Day: Why Are Autistic Children Of Wealthy Parents More Likely To 'Bloom'?

Ten percent of autistic children "bloom" and grow out of their symptoms, and according to a new study, your income may be a factor.

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Melanoma Rate Increases Sharply Among Young Adults

Young adults are at a significantly higher risk of melanoma than they were 40 years ago, according to a new study.

 Baby bottles free of the chemical bisphenol A are seen during a news conference with Canada's Health Minister Tony Clement in Ottawa April 18, 2008.

FDA Rejects BPA Ban, Faces Criticism For 'Wrong Call'

The FDA rejected a petition that would have banned the controversial chemical BPA, a plastic hardener linked to a variety of health effects such as cancer and neurological issues.

HIV 'Superinfection' Boosts Immune Response

HIV 'Superinfection' Boosts Immune Response

Women infected with two separate human immunodeficiency virus strains have a stronger immune response than women infected with a single HIV strain, a finding that could assist in producing the elusive anti-HIV vaccine, according to a new study published in the journal PLoS Pathogens.

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Sleep Apnea Raises Risk For Depression And Other Serious Health Problems

Sleep apnea may increase your risk for depression, according to a new study. Previous studies have linked sleep apnea to a host of health issues including dementia and stroke.

Stranded Man Survives 10 Days By Eating Snow

Stranded Man Survives 10 Days On Melted Snow And Other Tales Of Survival

James Klemovich, a 76-year-old diabetic from Colorado, survived for 10 days by melting and drinking snow after his car became trapped.

Carolyn Dawson, bariatric surgery patient, looks at her weight reading 296.6 lbs.

Weight Loss and Diabetes: Surgery May Be Better Treatment For Both

Obese patients with diabetes may benefit more from weight-loss surgery than standard treatment, according to two new studies

Foot Fossil Reveals Two Human Species Coexisted 3 Million Years Ago

Foot Fossil Reveals Two Human Species Coexisted 3 Million Years Ago

Researchers discovered a 3 million year old fossilized foot that shows two prehuman species coexisted