Autism
Latest about Autism

Parasitic Worms, Hot Baths Tested as Autism Treatments
By Tanya Lewis published
Doctors are testing whether infecting people with worms or giving them hot baths could reduce some symptoms of autism.

Infant Eye-Tracking May Hold Clues to Autism
By Rachael Rettner published
How long infants spend looking at other people's eyes may be an earlier marker of autism, a new study suggests.

Eating Healthy Fats During Pregnancy May Reduce Baby's Autism Risk
By Rachael Rettner published
Eating certain types of fatty acids, such as omega-6 fatty acid, in pregnancy may reduce the risk of autism.
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