WHO says Trump vaccine shake-up goes against evidence
The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that Donald Trump's bid to overhaul child vaccination in the United States went against "decades of evidence."
Aug 12, 2026
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Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction: Autistic Disorder
Medical news and research articles
When we misread autistic people, it may not be a lack of empathy—it may be a mismatch
For years, autism has often been viewed through the lens of a simple assumption: that autistic people struggle to understand how others feel. However, accumulating research suggests the picture is far more complex. This new ...
Aug 5, 2026
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Childhood physical illnesses linked to increased risk of mental health disorders in autistic young adults
Mental health conditions are more common among autistic individuals than in the general population, but knowledge about how physical and mental health interact over time has been limited. In the new study, researchers analyzed ...
Aug 5, 2026
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NPTN gene changes linked to rare developmental disorders in eight children
For some families, the reason their child is not developing as expected remains unclear for a long time. Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology (LIN) in Magdeburg have now identified a genetic cause of a previously ...
Jul 30, 2026
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AI system could make autism screening more accessible
Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Penn Engineering have developed an advanced artificial intelligence system that measures a child's ability to imitate simple body movements using ordinary video recordings. The ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Digital consultations may narrow sexual health care gaps for autistic youth
Young people with ADHD are more likely to visit youth clinics than their peers, while autistic individuals are less likely to do so. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Autism ...
Jul 29, 2026
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Autistic children drown at alarming rates: How swim lessons and water safety strategies can save their lives
During roasting hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where they can access water to stay cool.
Jul 25, 2026
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Researchers find brain signal linked to communication challenges in autism
Why do some children with autism communicate more easily than others, even when they hear the same words? Researchers from the University of Virginia believe the answer may lie in the brain's electrical activity. In a new ...
Jul 15, 2026
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New poll reveals who is most likely to endorse vaccine myths
People who don't have a trusted health care provider are more likely than people with one to believe or lean toward believing several common myths about vaccines, a new KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust reveals.
Jul 13, 2026
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Brains of teens with autism 'tune in' less to unfamiliar voices, study finds
Like other teenagers, teens on the autism spectrum are itching to exercise their social muscles. They hope for new friends, fun with people who share their interests, maybe even a romantic relationship.
Jul 13, 2026
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