Autism News
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Tokyo -
In promising new research, scientists working in Japan have linked early serotonin deficiency to various symptoms that occur along autism spectrum disorder. The research promises a new method for helping address autism symptoms.
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Beijing -
As part of the research into probiotic and prebiotic supplements, researchers have reported on indications that suggest altering the bacteria found in the human gut could help to address the symptoms of autism.
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Wading River -
Suffolk County legislator Sarah S. Anker (for the sixth district) sat down and chatted with me at "The Blue Party" at The Inn at East Wind in Wading River on Long Island.
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University of California San Diego School of Medicine have completed an early phase clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of an established drug for the treatment of autism.
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Wading River -
Popular radio personality Danny Romano will be walking the blue carpet, as part of "The Blue Party" for a worthy cause this June.
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Minneapolis -
Minnesota health officials are scrambling to contain a measles outbreak that has mainly affected Somali-American children. So far, 44 cases of the highly contagious disease have been identified, mostly in Hennepin County.
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One concern is that mothers who take antidepressants while pregnant go on to have children who develop autism. A new scientific study disproves this.
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The symptoms of autism, tied with gastrointestinal problems, have been addressed through fecal transplants, according to one study. The study is small, but it does pave the way for further research into fecal transplants as a therapeutic tool.
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Children who are born to women deficient in vitamin D, at 20 weeks, are more likely to show signs of autism by the time they reach the age of six, according to a new study from Australia.
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The causes of autism are varied. However one reason for some people with an autism spectrum disorder is likely to be genetic. New research has identified a new genetic cause.
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‘The Accountant’ is a slow-burning, intense thriller about a man of many conflicts who must use his talents to save his life.
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Scientists have found that the absence of a single species of bacteria contributes to autism-like social behaviors. Moreover, adding this bacterium back normal social activity is restored.
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A standard drug used to treat type-2 diabetes, called metformin, has been shown to be effective in aiding overweight children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to maintain or reduce their body mass index (BMI).
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Accra -
The HopeSetters autism center in Ghana is trialing a new app designed to help children identified with an autism spectrum disorder. The center is located in the Ghanaian coastal city of Tema.
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An alarming new study indicates that the newer generation of fungicides could be linked to conditions like autism and various neurodegenerative diseases. The study is based on an animal model.
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Phoenix -
Country Music Artist, Shari Rowe has led the campaign in the U.S. for this year's Autism Awareness Day. The theme for this year was "Light It Up Blue."
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London -
One in 68 children in the U.S. is affected by autism, with boys receiving four times as many diagnoses as girls. Is there a medical difference or are girls being missed out in terms of diagnosis?
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The Tribeca Film Festival and co-founder Robert De Niro have announced a program change, cancelling a decision to show the anti-MMR vaccine film, 'Vaxxed,' at this year's festival. De Niro said he was the one to schedule the film but has now removed it.
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The Tribeca Film Festival and co-founder Robert De Niro have announced a program change, cancelling a decision to show the anti-MMR vaccine film, 'Vaxxed,' at this year's festival. De Niro said he was the one to schedule the film but has now removed it.
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Neuroscientists think it may be possible to reverse the symptoms of one type of genetic associated autism. This is based on pinpointing a missing gene needed for brain development.
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Sydney -
CTV meteorologist Cindy Day is drawing a storm of protest due to recent Twitter posts concerning Frankie MacDonald, a popular self professed weather man from Sydney, Nova Scotia, who also happens to be autistic.
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New research suggests a common drug, administered to people with high blood pressure, could be effective for people with autism, in addressing some of the behaviors associated with the condition.
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Canadian researchers released results of a study on taking antidepressants during pregnancy and it raises concerns. They found woman have a far higher chance of having a child who will be diagnosed as autistic if they take antidepressants while pregnant.
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Toronto -
A father in Ontario lost custody of his two young sons, in part because he refused to stop trying to cure the boys' autism and other illnesses with homeopathy.
The boys, aged nine and ten have "severe and profound" autism spectrum disorder.
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Police in Britain are investigating that country's first potential case of a parent giving their child bleach as a "cure" for autism.
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On Friday, government researchers in the United States reported that autism may be overdiagnosed in as many as 9 percent of kids.
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Simi Valley -
After last night's Republican primary debate, autism advocates expressed outrage about candidate claims that vaccines cause autism and the dosing schedule should change.
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One in six children in the United States will have a developmental delay or disability. Developmental disabilities begin during the developmental period of life, either prior to birth or during infancy.
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A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association found a link between autism and gestational diabetes. Women who develop diabetes earlier in their pregnancy have a higher chance of birthing a child with autism, the study found.
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A new clothing line that uses embedded global positioning system (GPS) tracking technology is helping parents protect autistic children, who are prone to wandering away from their homes or supervised spaces.
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Avonte Oquendo, 14, of Queens, went missing on October 4th. Surveillance footage has video of him running away from his Long Island City school. PIX 11
Sydney Opera House lit up in blue for World Autism Awareness Day
Hopesetters Autism School, Tema, where the new app is being tested. Hopesetters Autism School
Anna Kendrick and Ben Affleck star in 'The Accountant' Warner Bros. Entertainment
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