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Welcome to Health Pulse Today. Our goal is to provide you with news and information on the most relevant health topics affecting the lives of Americans. From our rising obesity rates to dramatic increases in reported cases of depression, people today are vulnerable to numerous health problems stemming from stress, environmental issues, questionable lifestyle choices and other factors. Here you can learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of today's most common health problems, as well as ongoing research to advance our understanding of these ailments. We've got our finger on the pulse of the nation's health – now you do too.

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With Dr. Thomas P. Stewart, MD

Autism and vaccines – How to spread fear for money

A fear has been spread across American ad Britain, and fear caused mostly by the greed of one man, a man who is/was a doctor, charged with helping the sick and the innocent. This fear involves autism, vaccines and Dr. Andrew Wakefield.

Autism is a chronic developmental disorder that affects social interaction and communication. Autism is usually identified in toddlers, but has been found infancy as well. It affects mostly boys, who at 3-4 times more likely than girls to be afflicted. While no cure exists, autism is treatable to an extent, as symptoms associated with autism will improve as the child ages. ... Read More »