April 9, 2025 Kids with autism supported by service dogs, as research and families note 'incredible changes' Service dogs have proven effective in benefiting children with autism and their families, according to research from the University of Arizona. A mother also shares her own family's story.
April 8, 2025 Mom says service dog has made 'huge difference' for son with autism Amanda Harpell-Franz, mother of a 7-year-old boy with autism, shares how the boy's service dog, Kalvin, has helped him socially and emotionally.
April 2, 2025 Ford gifts custom Bronco for teen with autism Evie Lockwood joins 'Fox & Friends' along with her parents on World Autism Awareness Day to share their story of connecting with Ford and visiting the factory where the custom Bluey-themed Bronco was built as a gift for Evie's 16th birthday.
March 27, 2025 Children's ADHD risk linked to mothers' use of common OTC pain reliever Use of a common pain reliever during pregnancy could increase the risk of children developing ADHD, new research has found. Experts weigh in on the findings.
March 7, 2025 CDC to launch study into vaccines and autism, possible links: report The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning a large study into possible connections between vaccines and autism. Dr. Nicole Saphier, a Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ medical contributor, weighs in.
February 22, 2025 Children with autism may see speech improvements with off-label prescription drug An off-label prescription drug has been shown to help children with autism gain the ability to speak. Leucovorin is used for cancer patients, but doctors are pushing for its approval for autism.
February 21, 2025 Is MMR vaccine safe for kids? Dr. Nicole Saphier addresses concerns as measles cases rise Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier addresses frequently asked questions regarding the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, covering side effects, autism and more.
February 16, 2025 Boy killed in hyperbaric oxygen chamber remembered as 'curious, energetic, smart,' as family intends to sue The family of a boy tragically killed in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber have remembered him as a "curious, energetic, smart, outgoing and thoughtful little boy."
January 28, 2025 Common mental disorder could shorten your life, study finds People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were found to live shorter lives than those who were not diagnosed, according to a new study. Here's what to know.
January 28, 2025 Bill Gates likely had autism as a child, he reveals: ‘Wasn’t widely understood’ Bill Gates said he believes he would have been diagnosed with autism if he were growing up today. The tech billionaire made the revelation in his upcoming memoir. Here's what experts had to say.