The theory behind leucovorin's use for autism postulates that some children have a blockage in the transport of folic acid into the brain that potentially contributes to neurological symptoms.

Iron is important for fetal brain development. However ... between maternal iron deficiency and an increased risk of autism. This risk was found to be much greater with higher maternal age ...

If a woman suffers a bout of depression during pregnancy and her child is ... of depression somehow affected the fetus to cause autism during development. Researchers also analyzed fathers ...

Environmental factors like stress and medication exposure during pregnancy can shape brain development, but the mechanisms ...

No Evidence That Maternal Sickness During Pregnancy Causes Autism, Study Finds Jan. 31 ... which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice.

Children Exposed to Antiseizure Meds During Pregnancy Face Neurodevelopmental ... key aspects of brain development and how it can increase one's risk for developing autism spectrum ...

Fetal acetaminophen exposure increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published Feb. 6 in Nature Mental Health.

If a woman suffers a bout of depression during pregnancy and her child is ... of depression somehow affected the fetus to cause autism during development. Researchers also analyzed fathers ...