BABY TEETH LINK AUTISM AND HEAVY METALS
According to researchers, the baby teeth of children with autism contain higher concentrations of toxic lead, and less manganese and zinc that children who are not on the spectrum.… READ MORE…
HIGHER LEVELS OF SEVERAL TOXIC METALS FOUND IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
In a recent study, researchers report children with autism had higher levels of several toxic metals in their blood and urine compared to typical children.… READ MORE…
NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS POSSIBLE DIRECTION FOR TREATMENT OF AUTISM
Researchers note marked improvements in young autistic boys when using a treatment known as sensory-motor or environmental enrichment.… READ MORE…
STUDY LINKS ENZYME TO AUTISTIC BEHAVIORS
A new study links enzyme MMP-9 to autistic behaviors associated with Fragile X.… READ MORE…
BPA MAY AFFECT THE DEVELOPING BRAIN BY DISRUPTING GENE REGULATION
New research suggests environmental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical commonly found in plastics and resins, could suppress a gene critical to nerve cell function and the development of the central nervous system. Exposure to BPA could predispose humans to a number of neurodevelopmental and other health disorders.… READ MORE…
HORMONES, ELVIS AND HUMAN EMOTION
Shedding light on what makes people feel and act the way they do. The velvety voice of Elvis Presley still makes hearts flutter—and in a new study with peopl… READ MORE…
STUDY FINDS AIR POLLUTION HARMFUL TO YOUNG BRAINS
Researchers report children living in areas with higher level of air pollution are at increased risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases. … READ MORE…
CULPRIT HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT IN ALZHEIMER’S DEVELOPMENT
Study raises further concern about exposure to air pollution and Alzheimer’s development.… READ MORE…
COPPER IDENTIFIED AS CULPRIT IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
New research suggests copper could be one of the main environmental factors which can trigger the onset and enhance the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.… READ MORE…
