Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D may control brain serotonin, affecting behavior and psychiatric disorders – Many clinical disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression share as a unifying attribute… Read More ›
Autism spectrum
Chemical derived from broccoli sprouts shows promise in treating autism
– Most of those who responded to sulforaphane showed significant improvements by the first measurement at four weeks and continued to improve during the rest of the treatment. After 18 weeks of treatment, the average ABC and SRS scores of… Read More ›
Mothers of children with autism less likely to have taken iron supplements
Public Release: 22-Sep-2014 Five-fold greater risk found in children whose mothers had low supplemental iron and other risk factors for delivering a child with ASD (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) —Mothers of children with autism are significantly less likely to report taking iron… Read More ›
The amount of omega-3 (DHA) in a mother’s milk more important than money spent per pupil in predicting test performance
Their findings show that the amount of omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in a mother’s milk — fats found primarily in certain fish, nuts and seeds — is the strongest predictor of test performance. It outweighs national income and the number… Read More ›
Gluten-free, casein-free diet may help some children with autism
09 Mar 2012 A gluten-free, casein-free diet may lead to improvements in behavior and physiological symptoms in some children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to researchers at Penn State. The research is the first to use survey… Read More ›
Nearby Pesticides increase Autism risk in mothers’ unborn children by more than 60%
Nearby Pesticides increase Autism risk in mothers’ unborn children by more than 60% – Pregnant women who lived in close proximity to fields and farms where chemical pesticides were applied experienced a two-thirds increased risk of having a child with… Read More ›
Nearby Pesticides increase Autism risk in mothers’ unborn children by more than 60%
Study finds association between maternal exposure to agricultural pesticides (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — Pregnant women who lived in close proximity to fields and farms where chemical pesticides were applied experienced a two-thirds increased risk of having a child with autism spectrum… Read More ›
Can chemicals produced by gut microbiota affect children with autism?
Can chemicals produced by gut microbiota affect children with autism? // PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 19-May-2014 Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have significantly different concentrations of certain bacterial-produced chemicals, called metabolites, in their feces compared to children without ASD. This… Read More ›
Children of parents in technical jobs at higher risk for autism / Health care occupations were 6x more likely to have a child on the autism spectrum.
UTHealth research: Children of parents in technical jobs at higher risk for autism Aisha Dickerson, Ph.D. HOUSTON – (May 14, 2014) – Children of fathers who are in technical occupations are more likely to have an autism spectrum… Read More ›
Association Between SSRI Use During Pregnancy and Autism and Developmental Delays in Boys
Highlights: – “We found prenatal SSRI exposure was nearly 3 times as likely in boys with ASD relative to typical development, with the greatest risk when exposure took place during the first trimester,” said Li-Ching Lee, Ph.D., Sc.M., psychiatric epidemiologist… Read More ›
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Researchers Find Association Between SSRI Use During Pregnancy and Autism and Developmental Delays in Boys
April 15, 2014 Highest Association Found During First Trimester Exposure for Autism and Third Trimester Exposure for Developmental Delays
Researcher finds proximity to freeway associated with autism
Public release date: 16-Dec-2010 Study demonstrates connection between autism and traffic pollution LOS ANGELES (December 16, 2010) – Living near a freeway may be associated with increased risk of autism, according to a study published by a team of researchers… Read More ›
New research indicates causal link between vitamin D, serotonin synthesis and autism
– that vitamin D hormone activates the gene that makes the enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase 2 (TPH2), that converts the essential amino acid tryptophan, to serotonin in the brain – Most Americans’ vitamin D is made in the skin from exposure… Read More ›
Autism finding could lead to simple urine test for the condition
Public release date: 3-Jun-2010 – People with autism are also known to suffer from gastrointestinal disorders and they have a different makeup of bacteria in their guts from non-autistic people. Children with autism have a different chemical fingerprint in their… Read More ›
Probiotic therapy alleviates autism-like behaviors in mice
Contact: Deborah Williams-Hedges mr@caltech.edu 626-395-3227 California Institute of Technology Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is diagnosed when individuals exhibit characteristic behaviors that include repetitive actions, decreased social interactions, and impaired communication. Curiously, many individuals with ASD also suffer from gastrointestinal (GI)… Read More ›
5-fold increase in ADHD medication use in children and adolescents
Contact: Vicki Cohn vcohn@liebertpub.com 914-740-2100 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News New Rochelle, NY, September 10, 2013—Use of stimulant medications to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents has increased significantly over the past several years. This trend… Read More ›
5-fold increase in ADHD medication use in children and adolescents
Contact: Vicki Cohn vcohn@liebertpub.com 914-740-2100 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News New Rochelle, NY, September 10, 2013—Use of stimulant medications to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents has increased significantly over the past several years. This trend toward… Read More ›
U.S. Court Confrims M.M.R. Vaccine Caused Autism or Cumulative (Verified through Multiple Sources) From DEC 2012 Judgment
EEV: Court Document Clip: Followed by links to Last article from Jan 2013 and links to court documents * This was requested article research National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (“Vaccine Program”).2 Petitioners alleged that as a result of “all the vaccinations… Read More ›
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