In a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health, pregnant mothers exposed to high levels of air pollution were twice as likely to have a child with autism compared to women who were exposed to low levels of pollution.

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Getting enough shut-eye could be an important factor to preventing type 2 diabetes, according to new research from the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute.  In a new study, LA BioMed found that men who lose sleep during the work week may be able to prevent the condition by getting hitting the pillow for longer.

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While the technology needed to restore sight in people is still in its early stages, researchers from Stanford University have created a retinal prosthesis that allowed blind rats to sense light.  This breakthrough could be a significant development towards treating blindness in humans.

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People who eat more red meat over a long period of time have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research from the National University of Singapore.  The study found that increasing consumption by half a serving per day increased diabetes risk by 48 percent.

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Though testosterone treatments are normally associated with aging men, the hormone has recently been found to improve verbal learning and memory among postmenopausal women.  New research from Monash University in Australia determined that testosterone treatments could help protect aging women from cognitive decline.

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