July 15, 2025

U.S. Children’s Health Worsens Over 17 Years

A new study analyzing over a decade of national health surveys, electronic records, and international data shows a consistent rise in chronic conditions, obesity, emotional symptoms, and mortality rates among children and adolescents in the U.S..

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July 15, 2025

New Autism Classes Highlight Genetic Underpinnings

Researchers identified four distinct autism subtypes with unique genetic profiles and developmental patterns.

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July 07, 2025

Early Sepsis in Newborns Linked to Autism Risk

A large Danish study found that newborns with early-onset sepsis had a higher chance of developing autism later in life, while the link to ADHD was weaker when familial factors were considered.

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June 30, 2025

Can Typos Change a Diagnosis?

Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.

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June 25, 2025

Addictive Screen Use Patterns Tied to Suicide

A nationwide study found that high or increasing addictive use of social media, mobile phones, and video games was associated with a greater risk of suicidal behaviors, suicidal thoughts, and poor mental health outcomes.

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June 23, 2025

Long-Term Declines After Cooling Therapy: Study

A new study tracking children treated with therapeutic hypothermia after birth complications found that many developed motor, cognitive, or behavioral issues by age 10—despite appearing normal in early assessments.

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October 15, 2024

First U.S. Dental Practice Certified as Autism Center

The first dental practice in the U.S. to be designated as a Certified Autism Center, PDS Foundation’s Dentists for Special Needs in Phoenix, Arizona, prioritizes delivering family-friendly dental care tailored to patients of all ages with disabilities.

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April 28, 2025

One Third Report HPPD After Psychedelics

Delusional ideation was found to be reduced one month after psychedelic use, researchers reported in a prospective cohort of 654 participants.

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May 09, 2025

Hand Movements Reveal Autism's Kinematic Signature

Machine learning algorithms can distinguish between patients with and without autism by analyzing finger movements during grasping tasks.

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