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Study Links Tap Water to a Higher Autism Risk

Study Links Tap Water to a Higher Autism Risk

According to a new study by a UCLA Health researcher, pregnant women whose tap water had greater levels of lithium had a slightly increased probability of having children who were diagnosed with autism. The research, which was released in JAMA…

April 5, 2023 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Too Much Lithium in Tap Water Could Make People Prone to Autism

Too Much Lithium in Tap Water Could Make People Prone to Autism

Tap water can be safe for drinking in many countries, but this can vary depending on where you live. In general, tap water in developed countries undergoes treatment processes to remove harmful contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, and chemicals, making…

April 3, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Study Finds that Cheap Epilepsy Drug May Be the “Cure” to Autism

Study Finds that Cheap Epilepsy Drug May Be the “Cure” to Autism

In what may be a breakthrough, a low-cost epilepsy medication has successfully treated autism in mice for the first time ever! The drug lamotrigine, sold under the brand name Lamictal, proved successful in reducing the disorder’s behavioral and social issues.…

February 15, 2023 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Autism Spectrum Disorder Rates Have Tripled Over the Last 2 Decades, Study Finds

Autism Spectrum Disorder Rates Have Tripled Over the Last 2 Decades, Study Finds

According to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the rates of autism have tripled over the last 16 years. The research was published in the Pediatrics journal last week and looked at over 4,000 8-year-olds from the New…

February 3, 2023 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Autism: How Vitamins and Minerals Benefit Symptoms

Autism: How Vitamins and Minerals Benefit Symptoms

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 1 in every 44 American children has autism. Although there is no established cause of autism, it is believed that both genetics and environment have an impact. Delay in speech, lack…

January 9, 2023 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Researchers See Massive Increase of Autism Among US Children

Researchers See Massive Increase of Autism Among US Children

Autism, which is also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is known to affect one child out of 68, and it’s roughly four times more likely to occur in boys than among girls. While there are no cures or treatments…

July 7, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

New Study Proves Autism-Linked Mutations Can Be Reversed Through Gene Therapy

New Study Proves Autism-Linked Mutations Can Be Reversed Through Gene Therapy

A study published in Nature Communications by a scientist team from University of California San Diego School of Medicine looked into gene therapy and how it may be able to reverse the effects of autism-linked mutation. The research used human…

May 6, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Autism Spectrum Disorder – Does it Start in the Embryonic Stage?

Autism Spectrum Disorder – Does it Start in the Embryonic Stage?

Autism is a developmental neurological disorder that is still not really understood completely in spite of the large number of patients that are on the spectrum all over the world. That being said, it is known that immune abnormalities, which…

May 5, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

How to Manage Young Children with Autism?

How to Manage Young Children with Autism?

Managing a Young Child with Autism Whether you are a parent or teacher unfamiliar with autism, getting acquainted with how to parent or teach can be difficult. While there are some intersections between “normal” parenting and parenting a child with…

April 15, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

How Paracetamol Use Can Lead to ADHD and Autism

How Paracetamol Use Can Lead to ADHD and Autism

Paracetamol is a useful drug when it comes to reducing a high fever and mild or moderate pain, such as headaches, toothaches or sprains. Even though most of us have paracetamol on our shelves, there’s also a dark side to…

May 31, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0