The perils of putting off fatherhood: why it poses risks to children ’s physical and mental health
Men have biological clocks too. Fertility drops with age, and the likelihood of offspring having conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and leukaemia risesWhen we think of the effects of age on baby-making, we tend to focus on women. That withering supply of eggs. Those chromosomal problems. Infertility. But men are affected by age too. There is now a substantial – and growing – body of evidence that suggests delaying fatherhood may carry its own consequences. These are seldom talked about – how often, for example, are men told to “pay more attention” to their biological clocks?Nor, generally, are fertility ser...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 22, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Alison Motluk Tags: Reproduction Fertility problems Health Science Society Biology Men Life and style Source Type: news
I had a miracle IVF baby, then doctors made a devastating discovery
It was a moment of joy that turned into tragedy upon tragedy. "Our only child, our IVF miracle, was dying," Jennifer Palermo said. Palermo and her husband, Philip, 43, have shared their devastation after believing that their baby might have autism, only to discover that she has a rare, fatal…#ivf #jenniferpalermo #palermo #ameliapalermo #seattle #amelia #batten #nih #nord #cln1 (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Overtalking may signal a mental health condition
Garrulousness could be a personality trait, but it can also stem from ADHD, autism, generalized anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - October 19, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
About 37% of toddlers with autism no longer meet criteria for condition by age 7
The decline in percentage is likely due to early interventions that can help mitigate symptoms. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - October 19, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Autism Diagnosed at 12 to 36 Months Does Not Always Persist
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 -- More than one-third of children clinically diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at 12 to 36 months of age do not continue to meet the diagnostic criteria at age 5 to 7 years, according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 18, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Experiences of interpersonal victimization and abuse among autistic people - Douglas S, Sedgewick F.
What do we already know?Autistic people are more likely to have negative life experiences than non-autistic people, from bullying and ostracization, to being victims of crime, to unemployment and homelessness. This includes being victims of intimate partne... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Lawsuit over death of autistic man in a Pittsburgh jail alleges negligence, systemic discrimination
Eleven days after 57-year-old Anthony Talotta arrived at a Pittsburgh jail, he died from what his family says was a treatable and preventable infection from a foot wound (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - October 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Does Elon Musk ’s success suggest callous leadership beats compassionate leadership?
When he was editor of Time magazine, Walter Isaacson prided himself on being a nice, understanding boss and the magazine did well under that tutelage. But when he moved to ailing CNN, with its well-entrenched anchors and culture, trying to make friends with people and bring everyone along to a new…#walterisaacson #karaswisher #elonmusks #tesla #claireboucher #asperger #lucashughes #gwynneshotwell #workingforelon #mars (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ontario autism program now funding over 8,000 kids for core therapy
The number of children with autism receiving publicly funded, needs-based core therapy in Ontario appears to have only now returned to the level it was at five years ago, before changes by the Progressive Conservative government upended the system, new figures suggest. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - October 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Toronto Source Type: news
Changing Autism Traits Linked to Mental Health Conditions
The study is the first to demonstrate an association between mental health challenges and increases in severity of social-communication difficulties for autistic children (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - October 14, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Autism Information Source Type: news
New atlas of brain cells offers insight on disorders like autism and ADHD
An NIH-led effort to create an atlas of human brain cells will help researchers understand autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on October 12, 2023.) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - October 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jon Hamilton Source Type: news
Could a severe infection in the womb raise chance of autism? Scientists make 'unexpected' discovery after studying children's brains
A team from the University of Maryland discovered that inflammation stunts the growth of specific neurons in the part of the brain responsible for motor control and language, social skills. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Autism Tied to Widespread Physical Health Comorbidity
FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 -- People with autism have widespread, physical health comorbidity that spans nearly all major organ systems versus adults without autism, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in Molecular Autism.
John H. Ward,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
New atlas of brain cells offers insight on disorders like autism and ADHD
An NIH-led effort to create an atlas of human brain cells has identified more than 3,000 types of cells. The finding will help researchers understand disorders like autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - October 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jon Hamilton Source Type: news
New Clues to How Inflammation in Young Children ’s Brains Might Spur Autism
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 -- Severe inflammation very early in childhood might hamper the development of key brain cells, perhaps setting the stage for conditions such as autism or schizophrenia, new research suggests.
The origins of many... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
