Children exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy are more likely to suffer autism, but the added risk is very small and may not, in fact, stem from the drugs, researchers said Wednesday. The connection between medications…
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Studies question autism link to antidepressants in pregnancy
Two scientific studies published Tuesday suggested the risk of children developing autism after their mothers used antidepressants while pregnant may be lower than previously believed. One of the studies in the findings in the Journal…
‘Sesame Street’ to tackle autism with new muppet
“Sesame Street” has often experimented with new ways of teaching children about social issues as well as their ABCs since its launch nearly 50 years ago. Now it’s taking on a new challenge: autism. The…
Study finds no link between pregnancy flu, autism risk
Researchers found no link between influenza in pregnant women and the risk of her child developing autism after birth, a US study said Monday. Some earlier research has pointed to maternal infections as a possible…
Pokemon Go helps autistic child socialize
A mother has revealed the smash hit Pokemon Go game has encouraged her autistic son to socialise more. ‘Pokemon Go’ has improved the life of an autistic child. Lenore Koppelman expressed her excitement for the…
Comedian Trevor Noah set for Daily Show debut August 7
South African comedian is set for his Daily Show debut on 7th of August, 2015. Jon Stewart, the current host of the Daily Show, announced that he would be bidding farewell for the last time…
Brain protein mutation linked to autism: research
Researchers said Thursday they had discovered a genetic mutation in people with autism that cuts communication between brain cells to about one-tenth of normal levels. The study found a protein which helps brain cells transfer…