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New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

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Autism is often accompanied by a range of medical or psychiatric conditions, such as anxiety, ADHD, epilepsy, sleep problems, and gastrointestinal problems. The scientific understanding of this ...

Editor's note: This story was updated on May 7, 2025, to reflect that the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a partnership on that day ...

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January is National Mentoring Month which serves as a reminder of the power of guidance and support in shaping careers and ...

The optional program has been passed in several states over the last few years. Supporters say it will help drivers with ...