Health Ministry says stem cell therapy for autism must remain restricted to approved clinical trials, while unauthorised use could invite regulatory and disciplinary action.
Behind calm conversations and routine work lies a constant effort as professionals on the autism spectrum adapt mask and manage invisible social and sensory challenges daily
The Lancet paper comes after the Trump administration linked the use of Kenvue Inc.'s Tylenol to autism in September and advised pregnant women to avoid the drug
From parenting blame and vaccine fears to cure myths and stigma, experts explain what autism really is, and why misinformation continues to harm autistic people
Do vaccines cause autism? Is it bad parenting? Can autism be cured? In this episode of our fact-check series, experts debunk common autism myths and explain how misinformation delays diagnosis and fue
As toxic air penetrates deep into the bloodstream and reaches the brain, experts warn of rising neuroinflammation in children that can quietly shape behaviour, learning and development
From sensory overload to anxiety, transitions can overwhelm autistic children. Specialists share practical strategies parents can use to reduce stress and build confidence
Debunking Donald Trump's recent claims, a new BMJ study finds no convincing evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy raises the risk of autism or ADHD in children
Children born to mothers infected with Covid-19 during pregnancy faced a 29% higher chance of developing autism, speech and motor delays by age three, a major US study finds
After Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu's remarks reignited the vaccines-autism debate, doctors stress there is no proven link between the two, calling for responsible communication on public health issues
Autism shows up differently in each person, but early diagnosis, inclusive environments, and the right support can transform outcomes for individuals and families
Indian medical experts dismiss Trump's claim that Tylenol causes autism, saying paracetamol is safe in pregnancy and backed by strong clinical and observational evidence
At White House press meet, Trump said Tylenol use in pregnancy may cause autism and also called for delaying Hep B vaccines; experts warn unproven claims risk fuelling confusion, vaccine hesitancy
Global data reveals that women are more prone to depression and anxiety than men, with social, biological and economic factors driving the mental health gap
