Newborns who weigh much more or less than average may be at risk for disorder, researchers say FRIDAY, May 3 (HealthDay News) -- A much larger or much smaller birth weight than average may be associated with an increased risk of autism, according to a large new study. Researchers examined data from more than 40,000...

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Keep food safe when the electricity goes out (HealthDay News) -- When the power goes out, don't forget about your refrigerator and freezer packed with food that can spoil. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these guidelines for keeping your food after you lose power: Don't open your refrigerator and freezer doors, if possible....

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Breathe through your nose to warm the air (HealthDay News) -- Exercise-induced asthma occurs when swelling and constriction of the airways trigger shortness of breath and chest tightness during or just after exercise. The American College of Sports Medicine suggests how to help reduce the risk of an EIA attack: During exercise, breathe through your...

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Meditation and regular exercise are excellent alternatives (HealthDay News) -- When feeling frazzled, many people turn to food for comfort. Stress eating, also called emotional eating, can occur because stress triggers certain food cravings. The Harvard Medical School mentions these alternatives to emotional eating: Meditate, which may help you ease stress and improve impulse control....

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It offers many health benefits (HealthDay News) -- Cartoon lore was correct about spinach being good for you. The green, leafy veggie is rich in essential vitamins and nutrients, and is a great source of fiber. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers this advice about buying and preparing spinach: For maximum nutrition, buy spinach...

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Follow all instructions on food packages (HealthDay News) -- Microwaving takes much of the time and effort out of cooking, but the foodsafety.gov website reminds us that we still need to heed these food-safety guidelines: Always follow the package instructions to avoid undercooking. Check to see if the food needs to be completely cooked or...

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