This study challenges the notion that fake news easily shifts behaviors, showing minimal effects from single exposures, particularly in non-political areas.

Some people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have abnormal levels of glutamate in the brain. New research led by Mass General Brigham has focused on this neuron-activating chemical, suggesting that ...

Stanford study finds rapid brain cell evolution boosted human cognition but lowered autism gene activity, raising vulnerability.

The result is a government shutdown with no immediate offramp in sight. Already, hundreds of thousands of workers have been furloughed and parts of the government have begun to grind to a halt.

While prior studies found no clear benefit, the treatment may improve symptoms in a specific subset of youth with autism. Memantine hydrochloride, a noncompetitive NMDA receptor antagonist, may help ...

Community Alternatives Programs under Medicaid Direct will see a 3% cut, according to a list shared Tuesday by the state Department of Health and Human Services. But that 3% is not the same across the ...

Some families say they remain frustrated at the overwhelming attention on causes of autism rather than on systems and supports to help kids today.

School districts, a new Vermont Agency of Education report said, "lack the in-house capacity, staffing, and specialized resources to respond effectively." ...

Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial planned to evaluate TNX-2900 in children and adolescents (ages 8 to 17.5 years) with ...

Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial planned to evaluate TNX-2900 in children and adolescents (ages 8 to 17.5 years) with Prader-Willi Syndrome under a cleared IND TNX-2900 grant ...

For animals, the physical properties of plastics may lead to harm such as blocked intestines. Animals are also injured when the plastics they ingest release the chemicals they contain. Some marine ...