(Natural News) A recent study has shed light on another possible cause of autism: processed foods. In their report, researchers from the University of Central Florida explored the possible role of the gut microbiome in developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a lifelong neurological and developmental disorder that begins in childhood. Published in Scientific Reports, their study revealed that exposing […]

(Natural News) Being a parent can be quite challenging – especially when your child is not neurotypical. Adding to the burden is the fact that mainstream medical professionals and doctors are often unable to offer parents a cure. Such was the case for Kerri Rivera, a former realtor turned homeopathic doctor, who has since become one […]

(Natural News) Despite ongoing increases in the number of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has consistently failed to declare ASD an epidemic.  This public messaging decision highlights the CDC’s ongoing disregard for prevalence increases over time that support the overriding importance of environmental causes rather […]

(Natural News) When you’re expecting a baby, your habits can have a big influence on your child’s health. You probably already know that you shouldn’t smoke and that alcohol should be kept to an absolute minimum, but now scientists also know that if you’re eating a lot of processed food, you could be putting your […]

(Natural News) According to statistics released by the Autism Society, one in every 59 babies born in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and more than 3.5 million Americans live with this condition. The number of children diagnosed with ASD has increased by a staggering 119.4 percent since 2000, and it […]

(Natural News) According to statistics presented by the Autism Society, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States, with one in 59 children now being diagnosed with a form of this condition. Shockingly, the number of people diagnosed with ASD increased by over 119 percent between 2000 and 2010. […]

(Natural News) Today’s air isn’t as clean as it used to be thousands of years ago. It is now filled with pollutants from various sources like power plants, factories, and vehicles. Exposure to these air pollutants harms the health, both physical and mental, and studies have found a link between air pollution and children’s risk […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, can do more than just support your bone health. A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry suggested children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) take vitamin D supplements. The study revealed that supplementing with vitamin D can improve the symptoms of ASD. In […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that supplementing with vitamin D can significantly improve the symptoms of autism in children. For the study, researchers from Egypt recruited 109 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is a common developmental disorder characterized by pervasive deficits in social interaction, […]

(Natural News) The issue of whether all children should be vaccinated to maintain “herd immunity” is a hotly contested one, with people voicing strong opinions on both sides of the debate. One of the most contentious of all the issues related to vaccination, however, is whether certain vaccines – in particular the measles mumps and […]