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Lawsuit over vaccines and autism centers on Portland boys

Attorneys for the boys will attempt to show the boys were happy, healthy and developing normally, but after being exposed to vaccines with thimerosal, they began to regress.

Autism lawsuit targets vaccines

Two 10-year-old boys from Portland, Ore. , will serve as test cases to determine whether many of the 4,900 children and their families taking part in lawsuits related to autism should be compensated.

Families will make case for vaccine link to autism

The Institute of Medicine said in 2004 there was no credible evidence to show that vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal led to autism in children. But thousands of families have a different take based on personal experience.

Number of disabled veterans rising

Increasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the nation billions for decades to come - even as the total population of America's vets shrinks.

Lance Armstrong urges Congress to renew war on cancer

Seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong is calling on Congress to renew the nation's war on cancer. "It's time for our country to refocus and relaunch a comprehensive war on this disease," Armstrong said Thursday.

New rule would limit insurers contact with elderly, disabled

Agents selling private health insurance plans to the elderly and disabled would be barred from cold-calling, door-to-door solicitations and pitching their products outside hospital waiting rooms or pharmacies, under a federal rule proposed Thursday.

Program helps prevent eating disorders

Anyone with a teenager knows telling them what to do doesn't mean they'll do it. Eugene ORI researchers have discovered this concept is also true when it comes to eating disorders.

Researchers stumble on obesity prevention

Oregon Research Institute scientists in Eugene weren't looking specifically to prevent obesity when they stumbled on a breakthrough. While studying eating disorders, the researchers accidentally found something interesting.

Chantix recommended to quit smoking despite safety concerns

The federal government's new advice to doctors for helping smokers quit recommends the drug Chantix, which has recently been linked with depression and suicidal behavior.

Flaxseed’s Health Benefits. Frozen Yogurt Farce? And Red Bell Peppers - The Best? Your Nutrition Questions Answered.

There is a never-ending stream of nutrition questions. So we looked to a few of our expert sources to find answers about whether flaxseeds matter, why red peppers may be better than others, and if frozen yogurt is just plain old dessert.