Common pregnancy drugs may increase autism risk, large study finds
Pregnancy is a very important time for both the mother and the developing baby. During this period, the baby’s brain and body grow rapidly,...
Common pain reliever used in pregnancy not linked to autism risk
Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol or by brand names such as Tylenol, is one of the most widely used medicines in the world.
It is...
Childhood inflammation may quietly cause autism and mental diseases
Scientists are working hard to understand how brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia begin. These conditions often start early in life and can...
Study discovers a hidden cause of autism and schizophrenia
Scientists around the world are trying to better understand brain conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These conditions are complex and can affect...
Study finds a hidden cause of autism in the brain
Autism is a condition that begins early in life and affects how children communicate, learn, and connect with others.
Many children with autism find it...
Scientists discover a hidden cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease
In recent years, scientists around the world have been trying to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These conditions...
Scientists discover a new cause of autism
Autism is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, learn, and interact with others. It usually appears in early childhood and continues throughout...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of autism, Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia
In recent years, scientists around the world have been working hard to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These...
Lab-grown ‘mini-brains’ show new cause of autism
Scientists from Mayo Clinic and Yale University have made an important discovery that may help explain how autism spectrum disorder begins in the very...
Tiny brain links may hold the key to autism, scientists discover
Autism is a condition that starts very early in life and affects how a person speaks, behaves, learns, and connects with others. People with...