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Sniff test can help diagnose autism in children, researchers say
A special sniff test used to see how a child reacts to different smells may be used to diagnose autism, researchers said in a study
Children's cough syrup: FDA to re-examine children' cough syrups
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday that it would re-evaluate the safety of cough syrup use, especially those that contain codeine, for children.
'Fallout Shelter' release date news: Coming to Android platforms in 2015
Bethesda's "Fallout Shelter" is finally coming to Android platforms in August, says Pete Hines.
'Hello Kitty' movie release date news: To hit the big screen in 2019
After 40 years, 'Hello Kitty' will finally be in cinemas.
Measles death July 2015: Woman dies of measles in Washington
A woman from Washington State has died from measles, the first case of death from the contagious illness in the U.S. after more than 10 years.
HIV vaccine latest news: Test on monkeys shows promise, study shows
An experimental HIV vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson has shown promise after a successful study conducted on monkeys.
Chobani Greek yogurt makes its way to lunches of K-12 students across the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has picked Chobani Greek yogurt as the primary supplier for the federal school lunch program.
Prescription drugs can affect moral judgment
A new study finds that drugs used in the treatment of depression and Parkinson's disease can affect a person's moral judgment when taken.
Cystic Fibrosis: Gene therapy can improve lungs of cystic fibrosis patients
Scientists who have conducted clinical trials using gene therapy for cystic fibrosis patients have shown for the first time, after two decades of research, that the technique can significantly improve lung function.
'Pretty Little Liars' season 6 spoilers: Liars find out more eerie details about Lesli in episode 6 'No Stone Unturned'
The Liars stumble upon a discovery that makes them believe that there's more to Mona's friend Lesli than meets the eye.
Mastercard allows shoppers to pay using 'selfies'
Mastercard has developed an app that allows shoppers to pay using "selfies."
Syria news 2015: More Syrian child refugees are forced into labor - UNICEF study
An increasing number of refugee children from Syria are being exploited and forced into labor to provide for their families, according to a collaborative report from UNICEF and Save the Children.
Chronic depression can damage the brain
In a study involving 9,000 people, scientists discovered that the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for regulating emotions and creating new memories, was smaller in people who have chronic depression.
'Minecraft' story mode revealed at Minecon 2015: what to know
Here are the major announcements at the recently concluded Minecon 2015.
iPod Touch 6 release rumors: Portable media player launching July 14?
An image of an iPod Touch 6 displaying July 14 on its calendar has surfaced. Will this be the release date for the portable media player?
Victoria Taylor: Reddit dismissal sparks backlash
The Reddit website went dark last Thursday after numerous subreddits were set as private following Victoria Taylor's mysterious and untimely expulsion from the website. Reddit chairman Alexis Ohanian issued an official statement and apology three days after the incident.