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Autism spectrum disorders affect one in 59 American children by age eight.
With no known quantitative biological features, autism diagnoses are currently based on expert...
YouTube’s new ad policy is designed to protect kids. Will it drive them away...
This week, YouTube announced changes to its advertising policies for children viewing videos on the site.
The changes are designed to protect against the collection...
Scientists find the cause of sleep problems in children with autism
In a new study, researchers found that children with autism have more significant sleep difficulties caused by shallower brain waves than typically developing children.
The...
Judo may improve health, social functions in kids with autism
In a new study, researchers found that Judo may be just the right sport to increase the physical activity level among children with autism...
Scientists find how to make autism interventions work best
In a new study, researchers found that interventions that parents and caregivers can offer in natural settings—such as during dinner while playing in the...
This therapy may cut autism symptoms by nearly 50%
In a recent study, researchers found that autism symptoms can be reduced nearly 50% two years after fecal transplant.
The research was conducted by a...
Children who drink whole milk may have lower risk of obesity
In a new study, researchers found that children who drank whole milk had 40% lower odds of being overweight or obese compared with children...
How to make ADHD less stressful on the family
Parenting is hard work. Parenting a child who struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is even more difficult.
Dara Babinski, a clinical psychologist at...
Severity of autism may vary greatly in twins
In a new study, researchers found that identical twins with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience large differences in symptom severity even though they...
Half of U.S. children with mental diseases are not treated
In a new study, researchers found that nearly 7.7 million children and teens in the country – about one in seven – have at...
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Scientists find the major cause of autism
In a new study, researchers discovered that autism is 80% reliant on inherited genes.
That means that environmental causes are only responsible for 20% of...
These two types of drugs are linked to dementia
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This popular painkiller may harm your blood sugar
In a new study, researchers found popular pain drug opioid tramadol (marketed as ConZip and Ultram) may increase the risk of developing hypoglycemia, or...
Scientists discover a new cause of autism
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Popular high blood pressure drug may increase risk of bowel disease
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