Jenny McCarthy Fights Back Rumors That Her Son Doesn’t Have Autism

Jenny McCarthy Fights Back Rumors That Her Son Doesn’t Have Autism

The View talk show co-host says she’ll be taking legal action against whoever started them

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 19th, 2013
Severe Mental Illnesses Preceded by Changes in the Brain

Severe Mental Illnesses Preceded by Changes in the Brain

A new study shows this is true for autism and schizophrenia

Susan Boyle Reveals Asperger Syndrome Diagnosis

Susan Boyle Reveals Asperger Syndrome Diagnosis

Singer says being diagnosed with this form of autism was “a relief”

Autism May Be Addressed with Special Bacterium, Study Shows

Autism May Be Addressed with Special Bacterium, Study Shows

The microorganism helps treat autism symptoms in lab mice

Oxytocin May Benefit Children with Autism

Oxytocin May Benefit Children with Autism

Brain functions were shown to improve after a single dose

Antidepressants Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism

Antidepressants Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism

Scientists say the medication is safe to use for would-be mothers

Synaesthesia and Autism Often Go Hand in Hand

Synaesthesia and Autism Often Go Hand in Hand

ASD patients are more likely to develop this condition

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 19th, 2013
High-Tech Learning Tool for Autistic Kids Created

High-Tech Learning Tool for Autistic Kids Created

Many such children are drawn to technology, experts say

The Autistic Brain Features More Neural Connections

The Autistic Brain Features More Neural Connections

This hyper-connectivity may play a role in the condition

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 4th, 2013
Autism and Language Difficulties Tied by the Same Gene

Autism and Language Difficulties Tied by the Same Gene

Researchers crack the genetic code linking the two conditions

Autistic Middle School Student Suspended over Bomb Drawing

Autistic Middle School Student Suspended over Bomb Drawing

Rhett Parham was allowed back after the board determined that he was not violent

Daryl Hannah Reveals She Was Diagnosed with Autism as a Kid

Daryl Hannah Reveals She Was Diagnosed with Autism as a Kid

Actress says she suffered from “debilitating shyness” in her early years

Autistic Boy's Mom Writes Response to Neighbor Sending Hate Letter

Autistic Boy's Mom Writes Response to Neighbor Sending Hate Letter

Karla Begley explains that her son has many qualities

Abnormalities in a Child's Placenta Might Help Detect Autism at Birth

Abnormalities in a Child's Placenta Might Help Detect Autism at Birth

Researchers say unusual creases and folds in a baby's placenta indicate higher autism risk

Family in Shock as Autistic Boy Receives Hate Letter Saying He Should Be Euthanized – Video

Family in Shock as Autistic Boy Receives Hate Letter Saying He Should Be Euthanized – Video

Mom Karla Begley breaks down after son Max, 13, is labeled an “animal” and a “nuisance”

Major Media Outlets Fall for Fake Jenny McCarthy Autism Quote

Major Media Outlets Fall for Fake Jenny McCarthy Autism Quote

Celebrity believes vaccines cause autism, makes headlines for it after joining The View

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 3rd, 2013
In Vitro Fertilization Now Linked to Increased Mental Retardation Risk

In Vitro Fertilization Now Linked to Increased Mental Retardation Risk

Researchers say the increase is small, but statistically relevant

 
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