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While girls with autism are better in social skills they do not fare better in daily lives (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why boys are at a greater risk of being diagnosed with autism

It is also seen in other neurodevelopmental disorders, like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specific...

18 Oct 2017 7:55 AM

Studies also find that children over-exposed to them are the ones who find it hardest at school. (Photo: Pixabay)

Allowing children to watch TV is a public health issue', say experts

According to experts, people are realising that screens can cause addiction among children, and in extreme cases...

16 Oct 2017 4:04 AM

Researchers analysed 27,940 newborns in China, where 310 were diagnosed with ASDs at three years of age. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D deficiency at birth ups autism risk

Low level of Vitamin D at birth is linked to an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) at the age of three.

30 Nov 2017 1:02 PM

Inclusive mainstream education settings may inadvertently accentuate the sense of being different in a negative way to classmates. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regular schooling may inadvertently harm autistic kids

Study finds tendency of children with condition to internalise negative attitudes of others leads to sense of being...

27 Nov 2017 3:13 AM

The findings suggested that autism risk increased up to 36 percent. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pre-pregnancy obesity ups autism risk in newborns

Researchers from Duke University Medical Center reviewed all the studies looked at a mother's pregnancy weight and...

25 Nov 2017 8:31 AM

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Autism risk 50% high for women who conceive second child within 2...

Here is what the research found.

23 Nov 2017 9:16 AM

With the suggestions stirring up a debate, we ask experts if non-vegetarian food and sexual intercourse during pregnancy can cause harm to women.

Find out why you should lose extra kilos before conceiving

According to a recent study, going into your pregnancy overweight means you could be putting your baby's health at risk.

23 Nov 2017 2:56 AM

It is a common sight today to see small children glued to a video game (Photo: AFP)

Autistics children may benefit in posture from video games

Balance challenges are more common among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to the broader population.

23 Nov 2017 2:39 AM

Balance improvements outside the video game context are especially important. (Photo: Pixabay)

Autistic children, youth can actually play their way to better balance

The study showed that participants with ritualistic behaviors did not benefit as much from the video game as those...

22 Nov 2017 5:06 AM

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Autistic children more likely to become obese: Study

Researchers suggest monitoring these children for excess weight gain at an early age.

19 Oct 2018 5:31 AM

The beneficial effects seen from the Ketogenic Diet are potentially due to the inhibition of a nutrient sensor called mTOR. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ketogenic diet may prevent cognitive decline: Study

Ketogenic Diet has previously shown positive effects for patients with neurological disorders, like epilepsy,...

15 Oct 2018 2:42 AM

Safety concerns may lead to poor adherence and discontinuation of asthma medications during pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pregnant women who take paracetamol could lower child's IQ, raise risk...

Findings conclude that balance of hormones in the uterus are altered by taking paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen...

19 Nov 2018 1:39 PM