Autism spectrum disorders are complex neurodevelopmental conditions affecting about 1 in 100 children worldwide. Early ...

New research reveals that autism and congenital heart disease may share a common biological basis—tiny cellular structures called cilia.

Individuals with autism had a 57% higher risk of developing diabetes as compared to people without autism – the risk was 64% higher for type 1 diabetes, 146% higher for type 2 diabetes.

GALESBURG-AUGUSTA, Mich. — A Galesburg-Augusta first grader was named a Heart Hero by the American Heart Association, or AHA, according to a Tuesday press release. Colton Gale, who has autism ...

Duke University researchers reported that offspring, particularly white males, of mothers whose labor was induced and augmented at delivery had a 27% higher probability of being diagnosed with autism.

“We have several police officers that have kids with autism, so this is near and dear to our heart,” Police Chief David Wermes said. “There are different forms of autism.

Autism diagnoses are undeniably on the rise in the United States — about 1 in 36 children have one, ... But at the heart of the question is an important distinction: ...