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06/13/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Prenatal exposure to lead, a toxic heavy metal, found to increase risk of autism

With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that one out of every 68 children is affected by autism, scientists are actively looking to learn more about this confounding disorder. While environmental and genetic factors have long been investigated as potential causes, an innovative study that examined the makeup of baby teeth has […]

06/07/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Not getting enough manganese and zinc during pregnancy found to increase risk of autism in newborns

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – a developmental disability that causes serious social, behavioral and communication issues – is on the rise in the United States. In fact, rates of autism have increased by 1,000 percent since 1990. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about one in 68 children is now diagnosed […]

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