Are Fidget Spinners A Fire Hazard?
A Bluetooth-based fidget spinner exploded while charging in Gardendale, Alabama on Wednesday.
Study: Heart Disease Genes Tied To Increased Fertility
Why hasn’t evolution gotten rid of heart disease yet? The genes that cause this widespread condition also make us more fertile, researchers say.
Geek DNA: Sons Born To Older Fathers Are Huge Nerds
Sons born to older fathers are more likely to be total geeks — intelligent, driven people who attain academic and career success.
Netflix Announces Premiere Date For Autism Series ‘Atypical’
Keir Gilchrist, 24, will give life to the character of an autistic high school student named Sam Gardner in “Atypical.”
Autism Chances Increase 40% If Expecting Mother Has Fever
A study has established a definite connection between women who suffer from fever during pregnancy and giving birth to autistic children.
Farrah Abraham Accuses Mother Of Having Asperger’s
"I’m just worried there’s something psychiatrically going on there that’s not being properly managed," Dr. Drew mused.
Fidgeting With The Fidget Spinner
No one’s ever studied the impact of fidget spinners specifically on mental health or cognitive functioning. And the related research isn’t all that promising either.
Social Network In Monkey Brains Is Clue To Human Mind
Certain areas of rhesus monkey brains are dedicated only to understanding social interactions, which could help us understand human minds better and perhaps unlock one of the mysteries of autism.
Do Fidget Spinners Actually Help You Feel Less Anxious, More Focused?
Specialists weigh in on whether fidget spinners, the latest new toy, can help you feel less anxious or more focused.
Coding Autism Working To Reduce Unemployment Rates
The startup Coding Autism is raising money to help fund classes to train adults with Autism for the workforce.
Parents Of Children With Autism Can Help Them
Personal narrative is a common stumbling block for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Can't Sleep? This Pillow Transmits Music Through Vibrations To Help You Sleep
The Dreampad, a pillow designed to help children with anxiety and autism fall asleep, is now available for all -- thanks to the parents who took their child's pillow after they went to sleep.
Celebrity Parents Whose Kids Are Autistic
On World Autism Awareness Day, we look at some celebrity parents whose kids were diagnosed with the disorder at an early age.
Quotes To Celebrate World Autism Awareness Day
Here are some motivational quotes by autistic people to help you celebrate the World Autism Awareness Day on April 2.
Two Opinions That Could Sink Gorsuch's Nomination
Senate Democrats said they would filibuster the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch on Thursday.
Meet Sesame Street's New Muppet 'Julia'
The new character on "Sesame Street" named Julia will demonstrate some of most common characteristics of autism in her debut episode.
Cancer And Autism Might Be Linked, Scientists Say
A faulty protein that has been linked to autism spectrum disorders has now been shown to affect the body’s ability to fight off cancer.
Mapping Of Genomes Leads To Breakthrough Study On Autism
Researchers conducted the largest genome study ever and found which genes cause autism to vary in patients.
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Autism Genes Also Improve Brain Power
Scientists are trying to explain why evolution has not weeded out the genes that cause autism.
Brain Scans Can Detect Autism Before Symptoms Emerge
The new study could lead to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatments, scientists said.
Medical Officials Release Vaccination Guidelines
“The release of the annual immunization schedules comes amid concerns that the Trump administration has proposed appointing a group to study the safety and effectiveness of vaccines,” the guidelines read.
Gut Bacteria Offers New Hope For Autism
A study found that children with autism had a 20 to 25 percent reduction in symptoms after receiving gut microbe treatments.
Vaccine Skeptics Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Meet To Discuss Vaccines
President-elect Donald Trump is set to meet with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to speak about vaccines. Both are critics who have previously said vaccines cause autism.
Pregnant Women With Low Vitamin D Levels May Lead To Autistic Children
One of 68 children in the U.S. are affected by autism disorder.
Flu Shot During Pregnancy Not Linked To Autism
Catching the flu or receiving the flu vaccine during pregnancy will not put an unborn child at risk of later being diagnosed with autism, a new study says.
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