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With COVID-19 hitting the U.S. at peak flu season, it’s no wonder some confusion has ensued. 

How to Tell the Difference Between the Flu and the Coronavirus

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Adopt these 10 heart-smart tips now to lower your risk for having a heart attack in the future.

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A diagnosis of acid reflux no longer means saying goodbye to all of your favorite fruits. These super foods are an important part of a healthy diet. Fruits are usually low in fat and rich in the sort of fiber that can protect against acid reflux.

Low-Acid Fruits for Acid Reflux

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Autism

Anger is an emotion, we all feel it from time to time. It can develop slowly, the feelings of disappointment or frustration that continue to build up over time until they simmer over or it can come on quickly, frequently because your child is overwhe...

8 Tips for Helping Teens with Autism Manage Anger

Mainstreaming, or inclusion, is educating children with special needs, including those with autism, in regular education classes for part or all of the school day. According to federal guidelines, children with special needs should be placed in the &...

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As many as one third of U.S. children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) don't get behavioral or medication treatment to help them manage their neurodevelopmental challenges.

Autism Treatment: Some Kids Miss Out

Diane Domina

Results of a nationwide survey of parents suggest autism spectrum disorders affect about 2.5 percent of children — 1.5 million kids — in the United States. 

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Autism May Affect as Many as 1 in 40 U.S. Kids

Autism has been linked to genetic and environmental factors, such as zinc deficiency. A new study provides more information about the zinc-autism connection.

Could Zinc Deficiency In Utero Lead to Autism?

Young adults with autism are more likely to have depression than those without autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a Swedish study. 

Autism Spectrum Disorders Raise Depression Risk

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According to a British study, polycystic ovary syndrome increases a woman’s risk for having a child with autism.

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Babies whose eyes react more strongly than normal to bright light have a higher risk of being diagnosed with autism than those whose eyes react normally to light, according to a study published in Nature Communications.

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