Health News Archives

Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids
Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients

Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism
Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say

Mercury Levels Not Abnormal in Autistic Children
Study finds no differences when compared to kids without disorder

Potential Pieces of Autism Puzzle Revealed
Researchers identify possible genetic links, but urge further study

Autism May Be More Common Than Thought
U.S. government study estimates that 1 of every 91 children is affected

Autism May Hinder Ability to Read Body Language
Trouble seems to lie in visual processing, researchers say

With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good
Study finds no increase in gastrointestinal problems in kids with the disorder

Parents of Children With Autism Report High Stress Levels
Behavior problems, not additional caretaking, seem to cause the distress

Ability to Consider Other People’s Thoughts Grows After Age 6
Brain scan study sheds light on social development

Younger Teens Really Do Care What People Think
The opinion of others is key to their self-image, study finds