What is leucovorin, the drug the Trump administration says can treat autism?
The US government has announced controversial guidance on the prevention and treatment of autism in children.
Sep 23, 2025
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Neural Tube Defects
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Is it OK to use paracetamol in pregnancy? What the science says about the link with autism
United States President Donald Trump has urged pregnant women to avoid paracetamol except in cases of extremely high fever, because of a possible link to autism.
Sep 23, 2025
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Autism is not a scare story: What parents need to know about medications in pregnancy, genetic risk
Over the past couple of months, headlines have warned expectant parents that something as ordinary as a pain reliever or an antidepressant taken during pregnancy could "cause autism."
Sep 15, 2025
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Researchers identify link between excessive folate and gestational diabetes
Adequate folate consumption is recommended for women in preconception and pregnancy to ensure cell growth and development. But new research from the University of Adelaide and Flinders University has revealed the need to ...
Sep 15, 2025
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Two thirds of reproductive-aged women have at least one modifiable risk factor for birth defects, study reveals
An analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) among 5,374 women of reproductive age indicates that two thirds of women within this demographic have at least one modifiable risk ...
Aug 26, 2025
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Media focus on hardship for disabled athletes can reinforce negative stereotypes
Media portrayals of disabled athletes that emphasize hardships overcome rather than achievements evoke pity and decrease perceived competency, contributing to a sense of "otherness" by reinforcing stereotypes, says a University ...
Aug 22, 2025
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Five things I wish people knew about supplements—by a nutritionist
From collagen powders to immunity gummies, supplements are everywhere—in our Instagram feeds, on supermarket shelves and filling our bathroom cabinets. Promising better sleep, glowing skin, sharper focus or even a longer ...
Aug 5, 2025
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New paper provides roadmap for optimum maternal and fetal health
A new Briefing Paper, Diet in Pregnancy, published by the British Nutrition Foundation, combines the findings of academic research and recommendations from authoritative institutions into a roadmap for good nutrition for ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Before the bump: Can pre-pregnancy planning affect child development?
Anticipating the conception of a child can be accompanied by a lot of uncertainty about how to plan for pregnancy and parenthood. But relatively few people are aware that the things they do months or years before conceiving ...
May 30, 2025
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DNA mutations that contribute to spina bifida during embryogenesis open the door to potential treatments
Scientists at Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine, and the Department of Neurosciences and Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego, have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the causes ...
Apr 1, 2025
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