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Autism-Vaccine Link Refuted Again

By Live Science Staff published

There is no link between autism and vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal.

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Gene Holds Clue to Why Autism is More Common in Boys

By Live Science Staff published

Gene mutation on the X chromosome is a known risk factor for autism.

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Half of Teens with Autism Bullied

By Live Science Staff published

Teens with autism may be especially vulnerable to bullying, researchers said.

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Antidepressants May Fail to Help Some Autistic Kids

By Rachael Rettner published

About a quarter of children with autism may be taking drugs that won't help their symptoms.

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Women Abused as Children More Likely to Have Kids with Autism

By Catherine Winters published

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Autism Rate Rises to 1 in 50 Kids

By Rachael Rettner published

The percentage of U.S. kids with autism continues to rise, with the latest estimate showing the highest numbers yet.

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Children with Autism at Greater Risk for Suicide

By Karen Rowan published

Children with autism may be more likely to think about or attempt suicide.

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No Link Between 'Too Many Vaccines' and Autism Risk

By Rachael Rettner published

The multiple vaccine doses kids receive early in life do not increase their risk of autism.

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Siblings of Kids with Autism Are at High Risk for Language Delays

By Amanda Chan published

Findings nix assumption that undiagnosed siblings aren't affected by the disorder.

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Chromosome Change Points to Autism, Schizophrenia, Study Says

By Amanda Chan published

A deletion in the human genome can increase a person's chance of developing autism or schizophrenia by 14 times.

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