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RFJ Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" report was relying on some extremely questionable sources to back up its claims.

Artificial Intelligence

RFK Jr’s “Make America Healthy Again” Report Cites Studies That Don’t Exist, in Clear Sign of AI Generated Slop

By Victor Tangermann

The government is launching a registry tracking Americans with autism as part of RFK Jr.'s probe into the disorder's roots.

Health & Medicine

Government Launching Database of Everyday People With Autism

By Noor Al-Sibai

Despite a mountain of scientific evidence concluding there's no link between autism and vaccines, Robert Kennedy Jr. is doubling down.

Government Hires Crackpot to “Study” Nonexistent Link Between Vaccines and Autism

By Victor Tangermann

So there's a new study that just dropped linking autism with naturally-occurring lithium in the water supply — but as always, there are some major caveats.

Let’s Talk About That Study Linking Autism and Lithium in the Water

By Noor Al-Sibai

After using AI to analyze "junk" DNA, a Princeton-led team concluded that mutations within the noncoding DNA can cause autism.

Princeton Scientists: Mutations in “Junk” DNA Can Cause Autism

By Kristin Houser

Research suggests that two drugs may improve communication skills in people with autism. But the seemingly-conflicting results mean more research is needed.

Neuroscience and Brain

Controversial Research: Two Drugs May Reduce Autism Symptoms

By Dan Robitzski

Amazon has removed two popular books advocating "autism cures" known to be both ineffective and dangerous from its marketplace.

Health & Medicine

Amazon Removes Books About Dangerous “Autism Cures”

By Kristin Houser

A study of more than 600,000 children confirms what the medical community has been asserting for years: vaccines don't cause autism.

Health & Medicine

Massive Study Confirms That Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism

By Kristin Houser

QTrobot, a two-foot-tall humanoid robot, could be useful in teaching children with autism valuable social skills, according to a new study.

Robots and Machines

Interacting With This Therapy Bot Can Help Children With Autism Perfect Their Social Skills

By Kristin Houser

Yes, Autism Rates Are Rising. No, That Doesn’t Mean More People Have Autism

Yes, Autism Rates Are Rising. No, That Doesn’t Mean More People Have Autism

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers Have Developed a Potential Blood Test for Autism

Health & Medicine

Researchers Have Developed a Potential Blood Test for Autism

By Chelsea Gohd

A Revolutionary Sensory Tool is Transforming the Lives of Children with Autism

Science & Energy

A Revolutionary Sensory Tool is Transforming the Lives of Children with Autism

Scientists Call for More Research into Link Between Autism and Gut Bacteria

Scientists Call for More Research into Link Between Autism and Gut Bacteria

By Chelsea Gohd

A Breakthrough AI Can Now Predict Which Babies Will Develop Autism

Artificial Intelligence

A Breakthrough AI Can Now Predict Which Babies Will Develop Autism

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Health & Medicine

100-Year-Old Drug May Be the Key to Treating Autism

In-Womb Project Reveals Striking Images of Developing Human Brains

Science & Energy

In-Womb Project Reveals Striking Images of Developing Human Brains