Centers for children with autism fear proposed Medicaid changes may threaten ability to operateÂ
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Self-diagnosis is driving teens mad
When Eva Kaufman was 14, she struggled to make sense of her mental health. A native of Cambridge,…
Pregnancy complication may increase risk of autism in children
Move Over, Tylenol. New research suggests that a common — but often overlooked — pregnancy complication may increase…
New Risks of Picky Eating in Kids RevealedÂ
Picky eating in early childhood is far more common—and potentially more consequential—than many parents realize, according to new…
Hiltzik: RFK Jr. discards the science on autism
For followers of medical disinformation, the claim that autism is linked to childhood vaccinations is the reddest of…
New Jersey family credits pill backed by Trump Administration for improvements in son’s autism symptoms
The Trump administration says there’s an “exciting treatment” for autism in the prescription form of vitamin B. Many…
CDC website is changed to include false claim about autism and vaccines
A page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website was changed to include a false claim…
Comprehensive Review Finds No Clear Link Between Tylenol, Autism
Tylenol and generic acetaminophen is the most commonly used drug for pain relief and fever reduction in pregnant…
Pet owners are refusing to vaccinate their dogs and cats. Their logic is mind-boggling.
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Science Keeps Dismantling Trump’s Tylenol-Autism Scare
More experts are throwing cold water on the Trump administration’s efforts to pin autism on Tylenol. A study…
Autism and ADHD Brain Patterns Reveal Shared Biological Roots
Summary: A new study shows that autism symptom severity, rather than a formal diagnosis, aligns with shared brain-connectivity…
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? What a new study shows, and what it doesn’t
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely…