Last year, President Donald Trump promoted unproven ties between Tylenol and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition. New research found that for nearly three months after that, Tylenol orders for pregnant women showing up in emergency rooms dropped and prescriptions of the generic drug for children rose. Doctors published a research letter with their findings in The Lancet on Thursday. Orders for Tylenol were 10% lower than predicted for pregnant emergency department patients aged 15-44. And outpatient prescriptions of the generic drug leucovorin for children ages 5–17 were 71% higher than projected.
Drivers with autism in the Springfield area can pick up a blue envelope to store important documents. If they get pulled over, they can provid…
The Springfield Police Department is introducing the Blue Envelope Program in partnership with The Autism Hero Project.
As medical cannabis continues to evolve, a study based in Israel found that CBD reduces symptoms of ADHD and autism in children.
As medical cannabis continues to evolve, a study based in Israel found that CBD reduces symptoms of ADHD and autism in children.
Mattel, Inc. unveiled the first-ever autistic Barbie doll.
The Logan County Paramedics Association has rolled out two brand-new ambulances with a powerful purpose.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Support one, support all — that was the mission during the Empower All Abilities Conference Saturday.
The Lighthouse Autism Center in Central Illinois provides services to kids with autism across the region. WAND News spoke with the center to g…