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Studies for years now have emphasized that prenatal vitamins are crucial before and after conceiving. But a new study says vitamins have even more importance: They help cut the autism risk in ... READ MORE
An estimated 1 in 70 boys and 1 in 315 girls in the U.S. now have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a 2009 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Increased ... READ MORE
A new study out of Denmark suggests that newborn full-term babies who have jaundice may have a higher risk of developing autism than other infants, The Associated Press reports.The findings, ... READ MORE
Autism is back in the news. This week, a new study found that women who give birth after age 40 face a higher risk of having an autistic child, regardless of the father's age, Reuters ... READ MORE
The medical publication The Lancet has fully retracted a flawed study linking measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to autism and bowel disease, CNN reports.The British-based journal acted ... READ MORE
Over the past decade, autism has made a steady climb from obscure syndrome to what seems like a pervasive developmental disorder. And now more bad news: A new federal study estimates that the ... READ MORE
Special diets for development and learning disabilities have been controversial for decades—especially when it comes to dealing with autism in children. Many parents try gluten- or ... READ MORE
While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians screen for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) starting at 18 months of age, researchers have identified several potential ... READ MORE