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FACT FOCUS: Examining RFK Jr.'s claims about measles, autism and diet as head of HHS
In just two months as the federal health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made sweeping changes to the Department of ...
How Much Should Environment's Impact on Autism Be Studied? Expert Weighs In
"Current HHS guidance as it pertains to autism reflects a major and concerning shift," Dr. Roma Vasa told Newsweek.
The financial cost of autism management: Navigating expenses and resources
Rula breaks down the high cost of autism care and how it can be a significant barrier for people who need support.
New FDA chief offers support for Kennedy on autism claims, says no more ‘mass cuts’ planned
US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary suggested in a new interview that autism is caused by a range ...
Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
One out of 31 children — more than 3% of kids — have been identified with autism, according to the latest results published ...
Charity helps children waiting years for autism diagnosis
An organisation set up to help families get autism and ADHD assessments for children on long NHS waiting lists has become a ...
Idaho murder trial judge to allow ‘bushy eyebrows’ testimony, but jury can’t hear about suspect’s autism unless he testifies
Bryan Kohberger’s legal team won’t be able to tell a jury in his upcoming death penalty trial about his autism diagnosis ...
Map Reveals States With the Highest Autism Rates
California, as the most populous state, had the highest number of adults estimated to be on the autism spectrum, with 701,669 ...