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HHS Clarifies: No New Autism Registry Will Be Created
TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it will not create a ...
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US plans massive health database to study autism – will it work?
The US government’s proposal for a vast health database to study autism could improve our understanding of the condition – ...
Will there be an autism registry? What we know after NIH drops plans for vast data platform
An HHS official told USA TODAY that the department is not creating an autism registry, but is pursuing the real-world data ...
Doctor Responds to RFK Claims About Autism Research: 'Trying To Gaslight the Public'
A doctor on TikTok has gone viral in a video countering National Institutes of Health (NIH) director Jay Bhattacharya's claim ...
U.S. autism data project sparks uproar over ethics, privacy and intent
Administration health officials walked back a plan to register people with autism after criticism from scientists, privacy ...
Maryland unveils 5-year autism plan focusing on safety, education, and inclusive policies
Maryland leaders shared a five-year autism plan for the state that focuses on education, safety and inclusive policies.
No Greater Risk Of Brain Aging Among People With Autism
TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- People with autism do not appear to be at greater risk of age-related brain decline, a new study says.
What we know (and don’t know) about autism, according to science
Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate, behave ...
Bridging the gaps in autism care
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global prevalence of autism is nearly 1 in 100 children, underscoring ...