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Autism spectrum disorder

04/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Omega 3s and GLA found to help ease symptoms of autism in toddlers born pre-term

A pilot study by Ohio-based researchers suggested that omega-3 oils and gamma linoleic acids (GLA) could help reduce the symptoms of autisms in toddlers born as pre-term babies, reported NutraIngredients. The research team performed their initial experiment at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Their testing encompassed toddlers who were born highly pre-term. They published their findings […]

05/09/2017 / By Russel Davis

Autism in girls linked to grandmothers who SMOKED during pregnancy reveals new research

A recent study revealed that grandmothers who smoked in their younger years may be passing on the habit’s negative effects to succeeding generations. According to the study, girls whose maternal grandmothers smoked during pregnancy were at an increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorder. As part of the research, a team of health care experts […]

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