Two studies presented to a conference on autism help support other research that suggests that there are subtle differences in the immune function of children with autism.

Autism is a brain disorder usually seen as infants become toddlers. Affecting an estimated two to five out of every 1,000 children, autism has a spectrum of symptoms that include difficulty with social interaction and repetitive behaviors. There is no known cause of Autism

Beringer Blass Wine Estates is introducing the new wine containing 9.8% alcohol, lower than the 13-14% found in some vintages.

An all-woman research and development team worked on the wine scheduled to start selling in major national markets in May for less than $10 a bottle

Researchers from the University of Tennessee claim that their ovarian stem cell findings could help women with premature menopause or fertility problems.

Women have around two million egg-producing follicles in their ovaries when they are born. But by the time they reach puberty the number has fallen to about 400,000. The number of follicles continues to fall until her menopause, at which point she will no longer be able to produce a mature egg capable of being fertilized

A national survey reveals that celebrity endorsements, specifically those advertising the importance of cancer screenings, have made a big impact on people taking action.

The government-funded survey conducted by scientists at Dartmouth Medical School, found that more than half of adults in a nationwide survey recalled celebrity endorsements for cancer screening, and more than a fourth said the pitch made them more likely to get tested

Experts are worried about the possible harm that chemicals in oral contraceptives and food containers may have on babies. A new study shows that they both harm the development of baby mice.

Researchers studied two man-made chemicals ethinylestradiol and bisphenol A. Male mice exposed to the substances while in the womb, developed deformities of the prostate and urethra