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Minority Kids With Autism Less Likely to Use Specialty Services: Study Compared to white children, black and Hispanic patients may be missing out on certain types of care. Read the Story

• Junk Food Ads May Help Drive Obesity in Hispanic Kids, Study Suggests

  Many of the more than 4,200 TV pitches children view each year highlight fatty, sugary fare

• Many Young Americans Unaware They're Infected With HIV

  Study found age was key to whether patients knew HIV status and were getting treatment

• Sibling Bullying Can Lead to Depression, Anxiety in Victims

  Study says it may be as damaging as abuse from peers

• Hot Weather Takes Toll on Farmworkers: Study

  Many contend with extreme temperatures in sleeping quarters; daytime fatigue could threaten worker safety

• Tobacco Laws for Minors May Cut Adult Smoking as Well

  Fewer legal-age smokers in states with tighter regulations, enforcement, study finds

• Lots of Americans Want Health Care Via Their Smartphone

  But all too often, the demand outpaces the technology to deliver it, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds

• Health Highlights: June 14, 2013

• Gene Variants May Play Role in Obesity

  But findings don't explain exactly how they are connected

• Skipping Breakfast May Raise Diabetes Risk

  Overweight women who ate morning meal had lower blood sugar, better insulin response in small study

• Could Catching Up on Sleep Lower Your Diabetes Risk?

  Early study supports weekend power sleeping

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