Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders could be triggered by air pollution, including the type emitted in car exhaust, a new study suggested — though it had some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The causes of autism are believed to be complex. While genetics play a significant role in autism—an estimated 80% of cases are ...

A recent study published in Psychological Reports suggests that a state’s socioeconomic status and its levels of air ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was linked with prenatal exposure to two components of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) air pollution, a study of 2.2 million Canadian births suggested. Prenatal ...

(CNN) — Prenatal exposure to ambient air pollution was associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder, a new study finds. Pregnant women in Vancouver who were exposed to the highest ...

Gene-environment interactions with air pollutants may play critical role in increasing ASD prevalence. Study:Air pollution: an emerging risk factor for autism ...

A study of 2.2 million children identified a link between prenatal air pollution and autism risk. The study adds to other evidence showing relationships between pollution and autism risk. Like most ...