Study finds new cause of autism
Autism is a condition that affects how people communicate, behave, and connect with others. It’s quite common, affecting about 1 in every 59 children....
Scientists find root cause of autism in the brain
Autism is a developmental condition that affects about 1 in 59 children. It often leads to challenges in communication and differences in behavior. Boys...
Study finds a surprising cause of autism, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s
In the past few years, scientists have been working hard to understand mental health conditions like autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
They’ve made a lot...
5 things to know about folinic acid and autism
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moves closer to approving folinic acid as an official treatment for a brain-related condition linked to...
Thyroid problems in pregnancy may increase autism risk in children
Ongoing Thyroid Problems During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Autism Risk in Children
New research shows that women who have untreated thyroid hormone problems during pregnancy...
Three nutrients together may reduce autism, study finds
A new study from researchers in Taiwan has found that a mix of three nutrients—zinc, serine, and branched-chain amino acids—may help improve social behavior...
Pregnancy thyroid problems may raise autism risk, large study finds
A new study has found that women who have ongoing thyroid hormone problems during pregnancy may have a higher chance of giving birth to...
Study finds a big hidden cause of autism in the brain
Scientists around the world have made a lot of progress in understanding mental health conditions like autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
They have discovered many...
Childhood inflammation may cause ADHD, autism
Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made an exciting discovery that could help explain how some brain disorders begin in...
Prenatal supplements in pregnancy may lower autism risk by 30%
Researchers from Curtin University in Australia and several universities in Ethiopia have found that taking folic acid and multivitamin supplements during pregnancy may lower...