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...
Study finds big shared cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have learned a lot about mental health conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
They have discovered many genetic changes and...
Scientists say there’s no proof gut bacteria cause autism
A group of scientists is challenging the popular idea that gut bacteria play a role in causing autism.
In a new opinion article published in...
Air pollution during pregnancy may increase autism risk
A new Canadian study has found that exposure to certain air pollutants during pregnancy and early childhood may increase the risk of autism spectrum...
Scientists find a new cause of autism
Autism is a condition that affects how a child grows and learns. It usually shows up early in life, and children with autism often...
Scientists find a big hidden cause of autism
Autism is a condition that affects how a person thinks, learns, and interacts with others. It usually appears early in childhood and can continue...
Understanding autism: 10 things to know
Autism spectrum disorder has recently been in the headlines due to disputed claims about possible risk factors, including the use of Tylenol during pregnancy.
But...
Study shows big cause of autism, ADHD
Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have discovered something important about how the brain grows during childhood.
They found that inflammation—your body’s...
This is the deep cause of autism in the brain
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It’s more common than many realize—about one in every 59 children is diagnosed with it. Boys are about four times more likely to be...
What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a...
Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen – often sold under the brand name Tylenol in the U.S....