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No Link Between Vaccines and Autism
1:30 to Read | vaccines, study, health, child, autism
Another study finds no link between vaccines and autism. Find out the details in today's Hot Topic.

Does Folic Acid Help Prevent Autism?
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Could taking folic acid in the first month of pregnancy help prevent autism? A new study suggests it may be helpful. Find out more in Hot Topics.

Is Autism On The Rise?
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Is autism on the rise or are doctors becoming better at diagnosing it? Learn more in today's Hot Topic section.

New Definition of Autism May Exclude Many
2:00 to Read | school services, definition, autism
Parents of autistic children may lose valuable services if a new definition goes into effect. Learn more in today’s Kid’s Dr. Hot Topic.

Studies: Autism More Widespread Than Thought- Month of Conception A Factor
2:00 to Read | autism, study
Autism more widespread than reported.

Live Vaccine Chat with USA TODAY
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Join Dr. Sue and USA TODAY for a live vaccine chat on Monday, January 10, 2011 from 2:00pm-3:00pm EST.
Autism May Be More Common Than Thought
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After reading the newest studies that were just released regarding the prevalence of autism, I thought it was important to discuss the findings.
With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good
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A new study has found that children with autism do not have a higher incidence of gastrointestinal problems than other children.
Autism May Be Linked to Mother's Autoimmune Disease
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A new study claims that children of mothers who have autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease have up to a three times greater risk for autism.
Can Children Recover from Autism?
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New research out suggests that at least 10 percent of children with autism can "recover" from it, most of them undergoing years of intensive behavioral therapy.