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Autism Is Not A Scare Story: What Parents Need To Know About Medications In Pregnancy, Genetic Risk And Misleading Headlines
The evidence that acetaminophen or SSRIs cause autism is weak, inconsistent and easily misinterpreted.
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Using Paracetamol During Pregnancy? Harvard Experts Warn It May Increase Autism, ADHD Risk
The study urged mothers-to-be to use paracetamol, a common over-the-counter medication, sparingly, as it could cause neurodevelopmental disorders.
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UK Sperm Donor Fathered 15 Children Without Telling Mothers Of His Incurable Learning Disabilities: Report
A man who fathered 15 children after advertising his sperm on social media never told the mothers he has an inheritable condition that causes learning disabilities.
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Facebook Ramps Up Effort to Curb COVID-19 Vaccine Hoaxes
Facebook said it is ramping up efforts to stem the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines, spread facts, and figure out who might be wary of getting the jab.
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Beware! Eating Junk Food During Pregnancy May Up Risk Of Autism In Kids, Says Study
Processed foods have been pegged by health experts as the root cause of a variety of different ailments, now including autism.
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World Autism Awareness Day 2019: Types Of Autism You Must Be Aware Of
World Autism Awareness Day 2019: Autism can be defined as a complex neurobehavioural condition which causes problems with language and communication skills. It also causes a person to have repetitive and rigid behaviour.
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What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Here's Everything You Should Know About It
Autism spectrum disorder is a condition which is related to brain development that impacts how a person interacts with others, perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication.
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Brain Scans May Predict The Risk of Autism In Infants
Brain scans of babies who have autistic siblings may help in predicting if the child is susceptible to the condition.
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Stress May Cause Gastrointestinal Issues In Kids With Autism, Shows Study
New York: Gastrointestinal issues found in children with autism may be related to an increased reaction to stress, a finding that can lead to better treatment for the disorder, researchers say. Autism is a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability of individuals to communicate and interact. “We know that it is common for individuals...
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Study Finds No Link Between Flu During Pregnancy and Autism Risk
Researchers found no link between influenza in pregnant women and the risk of her child developing autism after birth, a US study said Monday.
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Gut Bacteria May Reverse Autism-Related Symptoms
Scientists have identified a species of gut bacteria linked to behavioural deficits that may reverse symptoms of autism spectrum disorders. The absence of the species of gut bacteria causes social deficits in mice, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found.
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Study: Too Much Folic Acid a Cause of Autism?
Other research points to an opposite relationship between folic acid and autism.
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Children Born to Obese Women With Diabetes are More Susceptible to Autism
Obesity and diabetes in general cause stress on the human body, the researchers concluded.
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Viral Infection During Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk
Viral infection during pregnancy may cause change in a particular immune response in mothers and increase risk of autism spectrum disorder in their offspring, suggests new research.
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Gene Mutation That Causes Autism Identified
The study opens possibilities for research into treatments of Autism Spectrum Disorder, which is characterised by reduced social skills, repetitive behaviour, behavioural disorders, a severe lack of language development and other clinical symptoms.
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Autism Is Not A Scare Story: What Parents Need To Know About Medications In Pregnancy, Genetic Risk And Misleading Headlines
The evidence that acetaminophen or SSRIs cause autism is weak, inconsistent and easily misinterpreted.
-
Using Paracetamol During Pregnancy? Harvard Experts Warn It May Increase Autism, ADHD Risk
The study urged mothers-to-be to use paracetamol, a common over-the-counter medication, sparingly, as it could cause neurodevelopmental disorders.
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UK Sperm Donor Fathered 15 Children Without Telling Mothers Of His Incurable Learning Disabilities: Report
A man who fathered 15 children after advertising his sperm on social media never told the mothers he has an inheritable condition that causes learning disabilities.
-
Facebook Ramps Up Effort to Curb COVID-19 Vaccine Hoaxes
Facebook said it is ramping up efforts to stem the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines, spread facts, and figure out who might be wary of getting the jab.
-
Beware! Eating Junk Food During Pregnancy May Up Risk Of Autism In Kids, Says Study
Processed foods have been pegged by health experts as the root cause of a variety of different ailments, now including autism.
-
World Autism Awareness Day 2019: Types Of Autism You Must Be Aware Of
World Autism Awareness Day 2019: Autism can be defined as a complex neurobehavioural condition which causes problems with language and communication skills. It also causes a person to have repetitive and rigid behaviour.
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What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Here's Everything You Should Know About It
Autism spectrum disorder is a condition which is related to brain development that impacts how a person interacts with others, perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication.
-
Brain Scans May Predict The Risk of Autism In Infants
Brain scans of babies who have autistic siblings may help in predicting if the child is susceptible to the condition.
-
Stress May Cause Gastrointestinal Issues In Kids With Autism, Shows Study
New York: Gastrointestinal issues found in children with autism may be related to an increased reaction to stress, a finding that can lead to better treatment for the disorder, researchers say. Autism is a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability of individuals to communicate and interact. “We know that it is common for individuals...
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Study Finds No Link Between Flu During Pregnancy and Autism Risk
Researchers found no link between influenza in pregnant women and the risk of her child developing autism after birth, a US study said Monday.
-
Gut Bacteria May Reverse Autism-Related Symptoms
Scientists have identified a species of gut bacteria linked to behavioural deficits that may reverse symptoms of autism spectrum disorders. The absence of the species of gut bacteria causes social deficits in mice, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found.
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Study: Too Much Folic Acid a Cause of Autism?
Other research points to an opposite relationship between folic acid and autism.
-
Children Born to Obese Women With Diabetes are More Susceptible to Autism
Obesity and diabetes in general cause stress on the human body, the researchers concluded.
-
Viral Infection During Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk
Viral infection during pregnancy may cause change in a particular immune response in mothers and increase risk of autism spectrum disorder in their offspring, suggests new research.
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Gene Mutation That Causes Autism Identified
The study opens possibilities for research into treatments of Autism Spectrum Disorder, which is characterised by reduced social skills, repetitive behaviour, behavioural disorders, a severe lack of language development and other clinical symptoms.
