Abnormal placenta may reveal newborn's autism risk As of today, there are no definitive tests to measure a child’s risk for developing autism. Since early intervention and therapy is key for at-risk children, such a test could be critical for managing the early development of a child. More
New Study by CDC Finds Number of Early Childhood Vaccines Not Linked to Autism A large new government study should reassure parents who are afraid that kids are getting autism because they receive too many vaccines too early in life. The study, by researchers at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, found no connection between the number of vaccines a child received and his or her risk of autism spectrum disorder. More
Mental illnesses share common DNA roots, study finds The biggest study yet into genetics and mental health has come up with a stunning result: The five most common mental illnesses -- autism, attention deficit disorder, bipolar disease, schizophrenia and major depression -- all have a common genetic root. More
Folic acid in pregnancy may reduce autism risk Women who take folic acid supplements before becoming pregnant, as well as early in pregnancy, may reduce the risk of having a child with an autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study. More
Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests, but more research needed "There is a lot that we still don’t know, and it is important to highlight that not all people who are exposed to cats or infected with the parasite develop mental health issues, and not all people ... 05/2/2024 - 9:07 am | View Link
Scientists restore brain cells impaired by a rare genetic disorder A therapy that restores brain cells impaired by a rare genetic disorder may offer a strategy for treating conditions like autism, epilepsy, and schizophrenia. 04/30/2024 - 3:01 am | View Link
Autism spectrum disorders news With graduation season around the corner, many autistic high school and college seniors may feel a unique tension between their hopes (what is possible) and their expectations (what is probable ... 04/28/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
Gene linked to epilepsy and autism decoded in new study A new Northwestern Medicine study helps explain how changes in the SCN2A gene affect whether or not a child will develop autism or epilepsy, the age at which seizures start for those with epilepsy ... 04/25/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
Having a Cat Can Double Your Chances of Developing Schizophrenia, New Study Says In a new study, scientists found that people who owned cats before age 25 were about twice as likely to develop schizophrenia ... 04/16/2024 - 12:06 pm | View Link
Whether you've built a new computer or working with old hardware, finding and installing all essential drivers can be tricky. Driver updater software can take the pain out of this process. Instead of searching for each driver that needs updating, the program does all the hunting for you. Here is the best driver updater software to make life easier.
Mirrorless cameras may have dominated the market in recent years, but nothing beats the old-school ruggedness of a DSLR. With their sturdy builds, arguably better image quality, optical viewfinders, and range of lenses and filters to choose from, DSLRs are still the camera of choice for many.
If your daily work routine involves a constant fight to balance events and tasks, a few simple Google Calendar strategies could come to your rescue. These tips will help you sort the clutter in your Google Calendar and take control of the chaos.
Dear Amy: I am a divorced mom in my early-30s, with primary custody of my 8-year-old child.
I have been dating “Ben” for the past two years. He is a great guy and he is very good with my son.
We have been talking about getting married. He has never been married before (no kids) and I am gun-shy, to say the least.
I own my home, my son is happy, and I am trying to be extremely careful about our future.
Last week Ben took me out for a drink.
When surfing the web, your web browser records your activities, such as browsing history, cookies, and cached files. To maintain your privacy, it's worth clearing your browsing history periodically, especially if you're using a shared computer.
Connections requires players to find the connections between 16 words, and place them in four groups of four. If you want some help, we have the solution to Connections for May 4, 2024, along with hints to help you solve it yourself.