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...
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...