More than 85,000 chemical compounds have been registered in the United States since the 1960s, according to "Social Work Today" magazine. The long-term effects of these chemicals are often unknown and unexamined, but burgeoning evidence suggests...
German measles is a viral disease, and it's transmitted the same way many viruses pass from one person to another: through close physical contact. You might contract the rubella virus that causes German measles through contact with an infected...
Speculation involving a link between vitamin D deficiency and autism began to circulate with the scientific community's observation that the rise in autism prevalence coincided with sun aversion behavior. Sunlight is necessary for vitamin D...
Autism is one the autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and it's a developmental disorder that usually occurs before a child is 3 years old. The Mayo Clinic reports that anywhere from three to six out of 1,000 children in the United States suffers from...
In a July 2010 study published in the "Disability and Health Journal," researchers note that some states, such as Arizona, experienced a 26 percent increase in autism diagnoses from 2000 to 2004, while other states, such as Georgia and Maryland,...
Scientific discussion regarding a possible link between vitamin D deficiency and autism arose out of studies examining the role of vitamin D in the development of rat brains. Discovery of the essential status of adequate vitamin D in normal rat...
More women are delaying having a family. It isn't surprising that as life expectancy has inched upwards, the average mother has become older as well. However, as your body ages, the risk for some pregnancy complications also increases. With a...
Autism rates in the United States are rising each year, making understanding its causes a high priority. The organization Autism Speaks reports that the disorder is more common among children than pediatric cancer, AIDS and juvenile diabetes...
Patients with autism have developmental problems, which affect their social interactions and communication skills. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke explains that autism is the most severe type of autism spectrum...
Autistic children prefer to not interact with others on a personal basis, wanting instead to spend time alone, absorbed in just one or two favored activities. Such children may resist being touched and withdraw from physical contact and typically...
Asperger's syndrome often manifests itself in a strong reliance on routine and an intense interest in just one or two subjects or activities. A child with Asperger's may talk endlessly on the topics that interest him, but be relatively silent at...
Composed of the amino acids beta-alanine and histidine, carnosine is a compound formed in the body. In addition to its powerful antioxidant properties, research shows that carnosine can provide a wide range of health benefits, from improving...
Yoga is gaining popularity as a method of holistic healing. People who do yoga report relief from chronic pain, high levels of energy and improved overall balance in the body. Reports are being published that claim children with autism can benefit...
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is a range of different neurodevelopment disorders. According to Autism Speaks, autism affects one in every 110 children and is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls. Autism is the fastest-growing...
Autism is a spectrum disorder that affects thought, perception and attention. It is usually first diagnosed during early childhood, but with some children, the symptoms may become more apparent at a later age. Autism is a lifelong condition that...
L-Carnosine is a combination of the two amino acids beta-alanine and histidine and is produced naturally in the body and stored in muscles and the brain. L-Carnosine has been studied for decades and shows promise as an antioxidant and in treating...
Many environmental factors affect your health, including your diet. Gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye and barley; and casein, the protein found in milk, can cause gastrointestinal disorders in some people, prompting the need for special...
While research has not definitively determined vitamin D deficiency to be the cause of autism, there are numerous studies that have shown a possible connection. Vitamin D deficiency, according to a 2009 report in the "Archives of Internal...
Vitamin D encompasses the molecules cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol. This fat-soluble vitamin can be partially synthesized in humans, by exposure to sunlight. It can also be obtained from a variety of plant and animal products. Vitamin D plays...
Autism is a diagnosis that strikes fear in the hearts of many parents and caregivers and brings more questions than answers. There are multiple treatment options and resources available for families, but not everyone understands the medical...
MedlinePlus points out that 3 to 5 percent of school-age children have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, making it one of the most common behavioral disorders that occurs during childhood. Boys tend to have ADHD more often than...
Autism is a developmental disorder with symptoms including restricted and repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interaction and impaired communication skills. Autism is one of the disorders recognized as belonging to the "autistic...
Autism is a developmental disorder that affects learning and the ability to communicate with others. Interests are sharply limited and the child appears focused on his own thoughts and activities instead of showing interest in others. The text...
Difficulty with social interactions is a primary symptom of autism. If your child consistently fails to make eye contact with you or respond to his name, he may be presenting an early sign of autism. Resisting affection, preferring to play alone...
Good-quality sleep is essential to good health. People with insomnia suffer mentally, emotionally, socially and physically. Lack of a sleep has economic consequences as workers are absent more, have reduced productivity and have more health...
The rate of autism in children is growing quickly as of 2010. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 110 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Though the medical community is not sure what causes autism...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism affects one in every 110 children. From 2002 to 2006, the CDC reported that there was a 57 percent increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism and similar...
The rising rate of autism in recent years has led to increased focus on various types of treatment for the disorder. There has been concern that children with autism experience other types of difficulties, including digestive issues, along with...
Autism is a developmental disorder that affects social interaction and communication skills. Symptoms include repetitive patterns of behavior, a lack of interest in playing with peers, and poor eye contact. The American Dietetic Association...
