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A new study from Denmark found that mothers who reported having the flu during pregnancy were at least twice as likely to have a child with autism compared with those who did not report ... READ MORE
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Researchers in the past have pointed to a mother's age when studying autism risks. But a new study finds that older fathers pass on more genetic mutations to babies, specifically for autism ... READ MORE
Your baby may be lying on his back, grabbing his feet, and bringing them to his mouth. Yum! Maybe it's time to sign up for a Mommy & Me yoga class, our try our baby-friendly yoga moves.  Your ... READ MORE
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As a mom-to-be, you want to protect your baby from harm at all costs. Cut out alcohol? No problem. Stay away from raw fish? You bet. But safeguarding your baby isn’t all about what you ... READ MORE
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We’re hearing a lot about autism these days. New studies are linking dramatically increased autism rates with genetic mutations. Another study links autism with antidepressants and still more ... READ MORE
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A new study estimates that 1 out 88 children in 2008 was diagnosed as autistic, which represents a 20 percent jump from the previous federal figures collected in 2006. Health experts have ... READ MORE
The number of children diagnosed with autism, a developmental disorder that impairs social and communication skills, has been rising—about 1 percent of children in the United States have been ... READ MORE
A new study says that a new definition of autism in the works may exclude many cases, including some children. Recently, other researchers emphasized that taking prenatal vitamins before and ... READ MORE
Taking prenatal vitamins in the pregnancy-planning stage may help reduce the risk of autism spectrum disorders, according to a study published in the journal Epidemiology of 700 families with ... READ MORE
Anne’s daughter was less than an hour old when she asked:  “Do you think she’s autistic?” Her question didn’t surprise me. A lot of parents ask about autism these days as they face one of ... READ MORE