The People's Perspective on Medicine
Autism
How Common Is Autism Spectrum Disorder in the US?
A new survey of parents estimates that one child in 40 has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The rate in Canada is lower.
Autism
If Mom Overdoses on B Vitamins, Will Her Child Be Autistic?
Women whose B vitamin levels were elevated during pregnancy were significantly more likely to have a child with autism spectrum disorder.
Autism
Mothers on Antidepressants May Have Babies with Autism
SSRI antidepressants such as Paxil, Prozac or Zoloft taken during pregnancy increased the risk for the child to develop autism spectrum disorder.
Autism
Help for Autism from Broccoli Sprouts?
Young men with autism had fewer symptoms when they took sulforaphane derived from broccoli sprouts.