Autism is also more likely due to a number of environmental factors, such as maternal infection, diabetes, high blood pressure, and older paternal age at conception.

The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, according to the DSM-5, involve challenges with social skills, communication, sensory processing, and restrictive or repetitive behaviors. Like many ...

Sleep issues are common with an autism diagnosis. Studies suggest that well over half of all autistic people, adults as well as children, have significant sleep issues. These sleep issues can be ...

The global prevalence and rank of nonfatal burden of autism spectrum disorder are high, according to a review published online Dec. 19 in The Lancet Psychiatry. Damian Santomauro, Ph.D., from the ...

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Yet despite being a common condition, it is still very misunderstood – which is why it's so powerful that more and more celebrities are speaking out about their own diagnosis of autism.

Nature asked the world’s largest health-research funders what they are doing to study a life stage experienced by half of humanity. Here is what some of them told us.

Green tea contains bioactive substances that may help boost your metabolism and break down fat cells. However, weight loss research has focused on green tea extracts or supplements, not the ...

Whilst many VR games are shooters or melee combat games, one consistently popular form of VR game is puzzle games. Puzzle games can use VR's unique view and control scheme to create a compelling ...

As Covid swept across California in early 2020, pediatric infectious diseases physician Karin Nielsen grew alarmed by the crisis erupting in maternity wards. Pregnant women were placed on life ...

Green peppers are one of the most savory types of sweet bell peppers, and they tend to stay fresh a little longer than red or yellow bell peppers. Green peppers are a popular vegetable to keep ...