Autism
Health
Drug to effectively improves Autism symptoms by targeting the brain’s chemical messengers
The study demonstrates for the first time that the drug improves the symptoms by decreasing the ratio of the GABA to glutamate in the brain.
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Measuring mutations in sperm may reveal risk for autism in future children
Providing a more accurate assessment of ASD risk in future children.
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Genetic variants for autism-linked to higher rates of self-harm and childhood maltreatment
People with a higher genetic likelihood of autism are more likely to report higher childhood maltreatment, self-harm and suicidal thoughts according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cambridge.
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Increased oestrogen sex hormones in the womb linked to autism
Scientists have identified a link between exposure to high levels of oestrogen sex hormones in the womb and the likelihood of developing autism.
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Atypical eating behaviors may be a new diagnostic indicator for autism
Atypical eating behavior may include severely limited food preferences, hypersensitivity to food texture or temperatures, and pocketing food without swallowing. Such action is a...
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Autistic adults are vulnerable to many types of negative life experience
Mental health conditions, for example, anxiety and depression, are incredibly normal in autistic adults. Negative life experiences increase the risk of anxiety and depression...
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Infants exposed to Anesthesia during C-section raise Autism risk
Cesarean section (CS) has been reliably connected with susceptibility to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), in any case, the hidden mechanism for this affiliation remains...
Science
Looking behind a rare brain disease for clues to treat more common mental disorders
Mental retardation and microcephaly with pontine and cerebellar hypoplasia (MICPCH) is an X-linked disorder affecting females and characterized by severe intellectual disability, microcephaly, and...
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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome more likely to have a child with autism
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels. Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones. This hormone...
Lifestyle
Factors That Lead to Greater College Success
Educational achievement is a national priority because it creates both economic and personal gains. Similarly, U.S. college enrollments are increasing for greater educational attainment. According to...