National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya said the study would address the “cause of the rise in autism” that he said is becoming a major concern for parents.

Autism rates are higher than ever before, probably because of more expansive and sensitive diagnoses. Those numbers highlight the need for more support for people with autism.

Viewers can get involved with supporting autism services when they participate in Take Action for Autism weekend, April 25-27 ...

With rising autism rates confirmed by recent CDC reports, NIH officials emphasize the need for thorough research while ...

In just two months as the federal health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made sweeping changes to the Department of ...

The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as ...

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with experts and advocates about the rise in autism ...

James B Jones hit out at RFK Jr's claims, reiterating: "I am a fully functional, productive member of society. And yes. I ...

In more recent decades, the diagnostic criteria for autism have broadened, producing a spectrum ranging from severe impacts to more modest ones. Today’s definition encompasses “individuals with milder ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr doubled down on his claim that autism is worse than Covid-19, which ...

April is Autism Acceptance Month. According to the CDC, one in 36 children in the United States have autism. Despite its ...

Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate, behave ...