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Study Identifies Two Distinct Subtypes Of Autism
A study identifies two autism subtypes: one with reduced brain connectivity linked to synaptic pathways, another with increased connectivity tied to immune systems.
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Severity Of Genetic Mutation May Override Female Protective Effect Against Autism: Study
Autism spectrum disorder affects males more frequently than females, with women thought to possess biological protective mechanisms that reduce vulnerability to the condition.
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Certain Prenatal Medications Can Increase The Risk Of Autism, Finds New Study
The researchers focused on a class of medications called sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications, or SBIMs, which are often used to treat conditions like high cholesterol, certain infections, and some respiratory problems.
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World Autism Awareness Day: Indian Doctors Explain Breakthrough Therapies From Behavioural To Biomedical Approaches
Autism is a mental health disorder that impacts children as well as adults. While there are existing therapies, autism poses a significant challenge for India. Here is how behavioural and biomedical approaches are being used to lessen the burden.
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Psychiatrist Explains Autism And Its Associated Health Conditions
Autism is a complex mental health disorder that needs to be understood through its signs and how it affects children and adults. Dr Pallvi Sharma explains autism in great detail and urges the parents to become more understanding.
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Autism In Girls Is Often Missed: Neurologist Explains Why Diagnosis Differs From Boys
Autism is often underdiagnosed in girls due to subtle symptoms and social masking. Experts explain how gender differences, cultural factors, and diagnostic gaps delay identification, especially in India.
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World Autism Awareness Day 2026: Theme, History, And Importance
World Autism Awareness Day, observed on April 2, highlights the importance of inclusion, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism, with a growing global focus on rights and neurodiversity.
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Maternal Perinatal Depression Increases Risk Of Autism In Toddlers, Finds Study
A recent study found that maternal perinatal depression increases the risk of autistic-related traits in toddlers, with a particularly strong impact on girls.
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What Is Stem Cell Therapy? Here's How Much It Costs For Conditions It Can Actually Cure
The Supreme Courts latest ban on the use of stem cell therapy for autism serves as a vital reminder that miracle cures often lack scientific backing. Here is a breakdown of what stem cell therapy actually is and how much it costs.
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Supreme Court Bars Stem Cell Therapy For Autism: Why The Ruling Matters
The Supreme Court has ruled that stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder, calling its use outside approved clinical trials unethical and medical malpractice.
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No Link Between Maternal Paracetamol Use And Autism Or ADHD In Children, Finds Lancet Study
The latest review confirms that there is no link between maternal use of paracetamol and autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, and should end the debate over its safety.
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Tylenol Pregnancy Study Contradicts Trump Claims On Autism Link
Using the common painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy is not linked to neurodevelopmental disorders in children, according to a study published in the Lancet on Friday.
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No Autism Risk From Vaccines: WHO Debunks US CDCs Autism Claims
Reaffirming that there is no link between vaccines and autism, the World Health Organization (WHO) has refuted the recent claims made by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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WHO Rejects Claims Of Link Between Vaccines And Autism
A new analysis by the World Health Organization reaffirmed there is no link between vaccines and autism -- contrary to theories being propagated in the United States.
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Vaccine-Autism Link Needs Fresh Evaluation, Says Updated US CDC Website
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), the national public health agency of America, has quietly taken up an anti-vaccine stand, hinting at the association between vaccines and autism.
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Study Identifies Two Distinct Subtypes Of Autism
A study identifies two autism subtypes: one with reduced brain connectivity linked to synaptic pathways, another with increased connectivity tied to immune systems.
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Severity Of Genetic Mutation May Override Female Protective Effect Against Autism: Study
Autism spectrum disorder affects males more frequently than females, with women thought to possess biological protective mechanisms that reduce vulnerability to the condition.
-
Certain Prenatal Medications Can Increase The Risk Of Autism, Finds New Study
The researchers focused on a class of medications called sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications, or SBIMs, which are often used to treat conditions like high cholesterol, certain infections, and some respiratory problems.
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World Autism Awareness Day: Indian Doctors Explain Breakthrough Therapies From Behavioural To Biomedical Approaches
Autism is a mental health disorder that impacts children as well as adults. While there are existing therapies, autism poses a significant challenge for India. Here is how behavioural and biomedical approaches are being used to lessen the burden.
-
Psychiatrist Explains Autism And Its Associated Health Conditions
Autism is a complex mental health disorder that needs to be understood through its signs and how it affects children and adults. Dr Pallvi Sharma explains autism in great detail and urges the parents to become more understanding.
-
Autism In Girls Is Often Missed: Neurologist Explains Why Diagnosis Differs From Boys
Autism is often underdiagnosed in girls due to subtle symptoms and social masking. Experts explain how gender differences, cultural factors, and diagnostic gaps delay identification, especially in India.
-
World Autism Awareness Day 2026: Theme, History, And Importance
World Autism Awareness Day, observed on April 2, highlights the importance of inclusion, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism, with a growing global focus on rights and neurodiversity.
-
Maternal Perinatal Depression Increases Risk Of Autism In Toddlers, Finds Study
A recent study found that maternal perinatal depression increases the risk of autistic-related traits in toddlers, with a particularly strong impact on girls.
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What Is Stem Cell Therapy? Here's How Much It Costs For Conditions It Can Actually Cure
The Supreme Courts latest ban on the use of stem cell therapy for autism serves as a vital reminder that miracle cures often lack scientific backing. Here is a breakdown of what stem cell therapy actually is and how much it costs.
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Supreme Court Bars Stem Cell Therapy For Autism: Why The Ruling Matters
The Supreme Court has ruled that stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder, calling its use outside approved clinical trials unethical and medical malpractice.
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No Link Between Maternal Paracetamol Use And Autism Or ADHD In Children, Finds Lancet Study
The latest review confirms that there is no link between maternal use of paracetamol and autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, and should end the debate over its safety.
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Tylenol Pregnancy Study Contradicts Trump Claims On Autism Link
Using the common painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy is not linked to neurodevelopmental disorders in children, according to a study published in the Lancet on Friday.
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No Autism Risk From Vaccines: WHO Debunks US CDCs Autism Claims
Reaffirming that there is no link between vaccines and autism, the World Health Organization (WHO) has refuted the recent claims made by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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WHO Rejects Claims Of Link Between Vaccines And Autism
A new analysis by the World Health Organization reaffirmed there is no link between vaccines and autism -- contrary to theories being propagated in the United States.
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Vaccine-Autism Link Needs Fresh Evaluation, Says Updated US CDC Website
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), the national public health agency of America, has quietly taken up an anti-vaccine stand, hinting at the association between vaccines and autism.
