Autism

Autism Severity Linked to Fetal Brain Growth Patterns

Debi Johnson

Summary: Brain overgrowth in utero may explain the varying severity of autism in children. Researchers used brain organoids from toddlers ...

Genes Link Sleep Patterns to Autism and Bipolar Disorder

Debi Johnson

Summary: Researchers found genetic associations between sleep patterns and neuropsychiatric conditions like autism, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Polygenic risk score ...

MMR Vaccine Myths Persist Amid Rising Cases

Debi Johnson

Summary: A new survey found that 24% of U.S. adults incorrectly believe the MMR vaccine causes autism, despite CDC evidence ...

Sex helps chronically stressed moms fend off metabolic disease: study

Debi Johnson

Stressed-out moms are getting new orders from the love doctor. A new study revealed that sex can help mothers of ...

Early Autism Diagnosis Enhanced by Eye-Tracking Technology

Debi Johnson

Summary: Eye-tracking biomarkers can improve autism diagnosis in children. Combining eye-tracking with primary care evaluations increased diagnostic accuracy to 91% ...

Key Brain Differences in Autistic Boys and Girls Identified

Daisy Hips

Summary: Researchers discovered significant sex-specific differences in brain development between autistic boys and girls aged 2-13. The study found that ...

CNTN4 Protein’s Role in Autism and Alzheimer’s Unveiled

Debi Johnson

Summary: A new study reveals the crucial role of the protein Contactin-4 (CNTN4) in neuron development, impacting both neurodevelopmental disorders ...

Gut Microbes Influence Autism-Related Behaviors

Debi Johnson

Summary: A new study demonstrates the profound influence of gut microbes on behavior, particularly in the context of autism spectrum ...

Autism and PTSD Are Vulnerably Linked

Debi Johnson

Summary: Individuals on the autism spectrum are particularly susceptible to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The research demonstrates that even mild ...

Autism and gender dysphoria are caused by hormones babies are exposed to in the womb, experts claim

Debi Johnson

By Alexa Lardieri U.S. Deputy Health Editor Dailymail.Com 20:36 26 Apr 2024, updated 21:04 26 Apr 2024 The disorder of ...