Autism diagnoses have increased sharply in recent decades, leading to speculation that the condition is new or triggered by modern environmental factors. But a comprehensive review of research on autistic adults over the age of 40 paints a very different picture, showing that autism spans older…| New Atlas
Obesity before pregnancy, not just during, may shape a child’s brain and raise the risk of autism spectrum disorder, a new study has found. Epigenetic changes in eggs triggered gene shifts linked to autism-like behaviors, revealing a critical window for prevention. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body & Mind Tags:Autism spectrum disorder, Pregnancy, Obesity, University of Hawaii| New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
The largest study of its kind has revealed that medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has a real-world social impact – for both those taking the drugs and others in the community. Looking at the data of nearly 150,000 newly diagnosed, researchers say the medications have sweeping benefits beyond managing symptoms of the condition. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body & Mind Tags:Karolinska Institutet, ADHD, Crime, Medication, Stimulant medicat...| New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
