Pre-pregnancy obesity increases autism risk in newborns
The findings suggested that autism risk increased up to 36 percent and Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADHD) risk increased up to 62 percent for the babies of obese women.
Nov 25, 2017, 13:21 PM IST
Gene, air pollution together spike autism risk
Genetic factors like copy-number variation -- deletions and duplications of repeated DNA -- also lead to the development of autism.
Jun 27, 2017, 10:59 AM IST
Ozone exposure ups autism odds in at-risk people
Elevated exposure to ozone can put individuals with high levels of genetic variation at an even higher risk for developing autism than would be expected by adding the two risk factors together, according to a recent analysis.
Jun 24, 2017, 22:01 PM IST
Scientists identify 18 new genes linked to autism risk
Scientists have identified 18 new genes variations that may increase the risk of the disorder.
Mar 08, 2017, 23:30 PM IST
Study finds no link between pregnancy flu, autism risk
More than 3,100 children in the group had autism, which is believed to have genetic and environmental triggers but its causes remain poorly understood.
Nov 29, 2016, 01:14 AM IST
Aerial pesticide exposure elevates autism risk in children
As per researchers, aerial spraying of anti-mosquito pesticides may make kids more prone to autism spectrum disorder.
May 01, 2016, 00:47 AM IST
