• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 29th, 2015
Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism, Investigation Concludes

Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism, Investigation Concludes

There is no evidence vaccines cause ASDs, researchers say

Microsoft Looking to Hire People with Autism

Microsoft Looking to Hire People with Autism

A pilot program will be launched in May, the company says

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 17th, 2015
Easy-Peasy Saliva Test Promises to Diagnose Autism in Children

Easy-Peasy Saliva Test Promises to Diagnose Autism in Children

The saliva of people with autism has a unique chemical profile, contains high concentrations of specific proteins

Why Vaccines Should Be a No-Brainer

Why Vaccines Should Be a No-Brainer

There is no good reason for people not to want to vaccinate their kids, a whole lot of sound reasons for them to do so

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 23rd, 2015
New Treatment Makes Autistic Mice Sociable Again

New Treatment Makes Autistic Mice Sociable Again

Researchers say the treatment could help people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders better communicate with others

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 14th, 2014
Broccoli Sprouts Could Help Treat Autism, Study Finds

Broccoli Sprouts Could Help Treat Autism, Study Finds

A compound extracted from broccoli sprouts appears to ease some of the symptoms associated with this condition

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 13th, 2014
These Neurons Control Social Behavior, Could Explain Autism

These Neurons Control Social Behavior, Could Explain Autism

Researchers claim to have discovered a set of neurons that might lead to a better understanding of autism

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 30th, 2014
Autistic Kids Have Less Flexible Brains, Study Finds

Autistic Kids Have Less Flexible Brains, Study Finds

The greater the inflexibility, the worse the kids' repetitive and restrictive behaviors

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 26th, 2014
Mice with Mohawks Help Researchers Better Understand Autism

Mice with Mohawks Help Researchers Better Understand Autism

The mohawks were the result of the rodent's constantly grooming each other

Talented Autistic Man Releases Own Music Album

Talented Autistic Man Releases Own Music Album

Kyle Coleman discovered his talent in 2009, when he started going to music therapy

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 27th, 2014
Autism Starts Developing in the Womb

Autism Starts Developing in the Womb

New study looks at changes in the brain of fetuses

Rare Disorder Makes Four-Year-Old Girl Want to Eat Carpets

Rare Disorder Makes Four-Year-Old Girl Want to Eat Carpets

Pica is a rare disorder characterized by an appetite for non-food items

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 13th, 2014
Gender Identity Issues More Common in Autistic, ADHD Teens

Gender Identity Issues More Common in Autistic, ADHD Teens

The same correlation is valid for children, a new study argues

Dads' Biological Clocks Matter for Children's Brain Development, Too

Dads' Biological Clocks Matter for Children's Brain Development, Too

All previous researches focused on women's biological clocks

ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism Possibly Triggered by Toxic Chemicals

ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism Possibly Triggered by Toxic Chemicals

Pollution may be the reason why these conditions are increasingly common

Synesthesia More Common in Autistic Patient

Synesthesia More Common in Autistic Patient

The two could be related somehow, researchers say

Alternative Medicine a Popular Option for Parents of Autistic Children

Alternative Medicine a Popular Option for Parents of Autistic Children

The efficacy of these approaches has not been proven scientifically

 
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