Casual use of term ‘autistic’ demeans those with condition, charity says – The Irish Times
The casual use of the term “autistic” to describe certain behaviours is demeaning to people who are actually…
Study proposes genetic basis for autism’s strong sex bias
Autism has a significant and enduring sex bias, with roughly four boys diagnosed for every girl. For many…
Some kids with autism are losing therapy services after a Medicaid change reduces clinics’ revenue
Teachers work with kids at the Bounce ADA Preschool in Essex Junction on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Photo…
‘I’m still coming to terms with it’: Rebecca Gibney reveals ‘very emotional’ health diagnosis following years of panic attacks and crippling anxiety
Rebecca Gibney has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The actress…
BTS’ Suga co-authors music-based therapy manual for children with autism
Fans of Suga will be happy to know that the artist is showing off multiple talents beyond music.…
Scientists show gut bacteria can reach the brain in mice and reveal a potential vagus nerve pathway
A new mouse study reveals that under certain dietary conditions, gut bacteria can reach the brain without entering…
Tylenol use drops among some pregnant women after Trump’s unproven autism claim
Last year, President Donald Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol as he promoted unproven ties between…
New research on two million people quantifies how genetic risks overlap across diagnoses
A sweeping new peer-reviewed study published in Genomic Psychiatry has introduced a concept that could reshape how psychiatrists…
RFK Jr. calls reducing ultraprocessed foods ‘spiritual warfare’
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ramped up his condemnation of ultraprocessed foods during an…
Fear among Minnesota’s Somali community compounds a public health woe: Low measles vaccination rates
MINNEAPOLIS — Public health officials and community leaders say that even before federal immigration authorities launched a crackdown…
Most commercially insured patients live with chronic conditions
The majority (57.5 percent) of commercially insured patients had at least one chronic condition in 2024. The average…
One in four employees self-identify or have been diagnosed as neurodivergent, research finds – The Irish Times
One in four employees self-identify or have been diagnosed as neurodivergent, according to new research by Dublin City…