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Researchers give insight into how brain overgrowth dictates autism severit
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Some children with autism face severe, long-term challenges such as developmental delays, social issues, and even the inability to communicate. Others report milder symptoms that improve with time.
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YKT6 gene variants may cause novel genetic disorder: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A recent joint investigation identified uncommon mutations in the YKT6 gene as the source of a novel neurological illness characterised by developmental delays, severe progressive liver disease, and a risk of liver cancer.
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Study suggests new way to get insights into autism
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 31 (ANI): It has been seen that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are affected by epilepsy, immune disorder, gastrointestinal issues along with developmental delays, all together.
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Quitting smoking during pregnancy lowers risk of preterm births
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Apr, 20 (ANI): A recent study claims that smoking during pregnancy can have negative health impacts. According to researchers smoking during pregnancy can result in low birth weight, delayed intrauterine development, preterm birth, infant mortality, and long-term dev
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Children living in vicinity of major roads are at high risk of development
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 10 (ANI): Children living close to a major roadway are likely to score less in communication test than the children living away from any major roadway, says a recent study.
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Autistic children more likely to become obese: Study
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 18 (ANI): A recent study has found that children with autism and developmental delays are up to 50 percent more likely to be overweight or obese.
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Planning a baby? Shed that fat
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 3 (ANI): In the already long list of disadvantages of obesity, researchers have added another point. A recent study suggests children of obese parents might be at risk of developmental delays.
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Foster care children are at greater risk of mental, physical health proble
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Oct. 17 (ANI): The children, who are brought up under foster care system, are at a significantly higher risk of mental and physical health problems - ranging from learning disabilities, developmental delays and depression to behavioral issues, asthma and obesity, sugges
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