Research shows new cause of autism and other mental conditions
In recent years, scientists have made progress in understanding psychiatric disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Research has revealed certain...
U.S. autism diagnoses triple in a decade, driven by young adults and women
Autism diagnoses in the U.S. have nearly tripled in just over ten years, according to a new study, with the most significant increases seen...
Research shows a key cause of autism
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic and Yale University have made progress in understanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
By using small, lab-grown models of the brain...
What is ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that first appears during childhood. It can last into adulthood. ADHD can lead to a wide range of...
Research finds new cause of autism
A team of scientists from Mayo Clinic and Yale University may have discovered some key factors behind autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
By using a special...
Autism likely to recur in siblings of autistic children
Siblings of children with autism have a higher chance of being diagnosed with autism themselves, according to a new study.
Researchers found that the likelihood...
Research shows new cause of autism
Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery that could shed light on the causes of neurodevelopmental disorders...
Scientists find an important cause of autism
Autism, a developmental disorder, affects about 1 in 59 children, and it is four times more common in boys than in girls. People with...
Scientists find a possible key link to autism spectrum disorder
Scientists from Mayo Clinic and Yale University have uncovered potential origins of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
By studying human "mini-brain" models or organoids, the team...
Scientists find important cause of autism
Autism is a neurological condition that influences how people communicate, interact, and behave.
It’s more commonly diagnosed in boys and typically becomes noticeable in early...