The CDC is launching a large-scale study on autism prevalence and potential contributing factors. Previous research has found no causal link between vaccines and autism, though diagnoses have risen due to expanded screening and diagnostic criteria.
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Folic acid taken during the first trimester led to improved verbal skills and behavior in children at age 6, with no evidence of negative effects, according to new research to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 77th Annual Meeting.
Researchers found that children with functional gastrointestinal disorders experience higher school absenteeism than those with organic diseases, suggesting absenteeism could provide diagnostic insight.