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"No Link": US Epidemiologist Debunks Trump's Claim On Tylenol, Autism
Reviving debunked theories about vaccines and autism, US President Donald Trump went on television on Monday and insisted that pregnant women should never take Tylenol, a commonly used painkiller in the United States.
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Trump, Tylenol And The Autism Row: Separating Hard Science From Claims
In a controversial White House briefing, President Donald Trump linked acetaminophen (Tylenol; known as paracetamol outside the US) and vaccines to autism and urged pregnant women to avoid the painkiller, a claim medical experts say is unsupported by
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What Is Tylenol, Drug Trump Linked With Autism And Asked Pregnant Women To Avoid
The US Food and Drug Administration will advise doctors against routine Tylenol use in pregnant women due to a potential autism link, President Donald Trump announced Monday.
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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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Risk Of Parkinson's Disease 4 Times Higher In People With Autism: Study
People with autism could be four times more likely to develop Parkinson's disease later in life, according to a study among Swedish population.
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Maternal Diabetes Increases Risk Of Autism In Children: Study
Having diabetes during pregnancy could be associated to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in the child such as autism, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal.
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Study Reveals Sleep Disruption Could Increase the Risk of Autism in Children
A recent study from the University of North Carolina indicates a link between early sleep disruptions and a higher risk of autism in children. Sleep is crucial for brain development, and its disruption can lead to long-lasting behavioural changes. Research on young mice shows that sleep loss negatively impacts social behaviour, especially in those ...
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New Research Aims To Decode Genetic Roots Of Mental Illness
Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diseases (NPD), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression, have a negative impact on individuals, families, and society. Unfortunately, effective therapies are often lacking.
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Strong Link Found Between Lithium In Drinking Water And Risk Of Autism
Higher levels of lithium in household tap water used for drinking by pregnant mothers could affect an important molecular pathway involved in neurodevelopment and autism, increasing the chances of offsprings developing autism spectrum disorder.
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Study Links Maternal Exposure To Chemicals To Autistic-Like Behaviours In Children
The study has elaborates the link between increased expressions of autistic-like behaviours in pre-school aged children to gestational exposure to selected environmental toxicants.
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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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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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These Fertility Treatments Could Increase Risk Of Autism In Children
A recent study has claimed that fertility treatments may increase risks of autism in children. Autism symptoms in children begin to appear in early childhood.
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Mums-To-Be, Your Gut May Hold The Answer To Autism In Newborns
According to a new study, the risk of developing autism-spectrum disorders is determined by the mother's microbiome - the collection of microorganisms that reside inside women's womb.
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"No Link": US Epidemiologist Debunks Trump's Claim On Tylenol, Autism
Reviving debunked theories about vaccines and autism, US President Donald Trump went on television on Monday and insisted that pregnant women should never take Tylenol, a commonly used painkiller in the United States.
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Trump, Tylenol And The Autism Row: Separating Hard Science From Claims
In a controversial White House briefing, President Donald Trump linked acetaminophen (Tylenol; known as paracetamol outside the US) and vaccines to autism and urged pregnant women to avoid the painkiller, a claim medical experts say is unsupported by
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What Is Tylenol, Drug Trump Linked With Autism And Asked Pregnant Women To Avoid
The US Food and Drug Administration will advise doctors against routine Tylenol use in pregnant women due to a potential autism link, President Donald Trump announced Monday.
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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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Risk Of Parkinson's Disease 4 Times Higher In People With Autism: Study
People with autism could be four times more likely to develop Parkinson's disease later in life, according to a study among Swedish population.
-
Maternal Diabetes Increases Risk Of Autism In Children: Study
Having diabetes during pregnancy could be associated to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in the child such as autism, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal.
-
Study Reveals Sleep Disruption Could Increase the Risk of Autism in Children
A recent study from the University of North Carolina indicates a link between early sleep disruptions and a higher risk of autism in children. Sleep is crucial for brain development, and its disruption can lead to long-lasting behavioural changes. Research on young mice shows that sleep loss negatively impacts social behaviour, especially in those ...
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New Research Aims To Decode Genetic Roots Of Mental Illness
Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diseases (NPD), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression, have a negative impact on individuals, families, and society. Unfortunately, effective therapies are often lacking.
-
Strong Link Found Between Lithium In Drinking Water And Risk Of Autism
Higher levels of lithium in household tap water used for drinking by pregnant mothers could affect an important molecular pathway involved in neurodevelopment and autism, increasing the chances of offsprings developing autism spectrum disorder.
-
Study Links Maternal Exposure To Chemicals To Autistic-Like Behaviours In Children
The study has elaborates the link between increased expressions of autistic-like behaviours in pre-school aged children to gestational exposure to selected environmental toxicants.
-
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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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.
-
These Fertility Treatments Could Increase Risk Of Autism In Children
A recent study has claimed that fertility treatments may increase risks of autism in children. Autism symptoms in children begin to appear in early childhood.
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Mums-To-Be, Your Gut May Hold The Answer To Autism In Newborns
According to a new study, the risk of developing autism-spectrum disorders is determined by the mother's microbiome - the collection of microorganisms that reside inside women's womb.
