Study Finds a Big Hidden Cause of Autism
Scientists have spent many years trying to understand brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease.
These conditions affect millions of people around the...
Childhood Inflammation May Cause Autism, ADHD, Schizophrenia
Scientists have discovered new evidence that inflammation during early childhood may affect how the brain develops.
The findings could help explain why some children later...
How Childhood Inflammation Could Cause Autism
A new study from researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has uncovered an important clue about how the brains of children...
Childhood Inflammation May Cause Autism and Schizophrenia
Scientists have long known that the human brain continues developing for many years after birth. During this time, billions of brain cells grow, connect,...
Brain scans reveal two distinct types of autism
Parents, doctors, teachers, and researchers have long noticed that autism can look very different from one person to another. Some autistic children speak very...
Autism Social Differences Emerge Early But Can Change Considerably by Adulthood
Researchers from China and several international institutions have completed one of the largest reviews ever conducted on autism and social behavior.
Their findings suggest that...
Scientists uncover big cause of autism and schizophrenia before birth
Scientists at the University of Exeter have made an important discovery about how the human brain develops from the earliest stages of life through...
Scientists discover a new cause of autism
Autism is a condition that affects how a person develops, especially in how they communicate, learn, and interact with others. It is quite common,...
No link found between pregnancy use of paracetamol and autism in children
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is a common medicine used around the world to treat pain and fever. It is often considered one of the...
Widely used drugs during pregnancy may raise autism risk
Many women need to take medications during pregnancy to manage health conditions such as anxiety, depression, or heart problems. These treatments are often necessary...