Demographics of children identified with autism are shifting
A new analysis found that among Utah children aged 8 years old, rates of autism were equal in White children and children from historically underserved populations.
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Humans of the U: Jenisy Nelson
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“I’ve always been interested in how people work and why people are the way that they are.”
Read MoreRisk of autism associated with when and where forebearers lived
Researchers found associations between autism risk in Utah children and their parents’ and grandparents’ location history.
Read MoreGene that guides earliest social behaviors could be key to understanding autism
Pharmacological experiments in zebrafish offer insight into social development.
Read MoreBrain-like organoids grown in a dish provide window into autism
Models of developing brains help with study of developmental disorders and neural disease.
Read MoreAutism support for the Black community
A study reports the effectiveness of a support system for, and developed by, Black parents of children with autism.
Read MoreAutism in 8-year-old Utahns on the rise
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The increase is likely due to awareness, diagnostics and access.
Read MoreAutism and steroid hormone changes
Researchers at University of Utah Health have identified a link between autism and steroid hormone changes detected in the mother’s blood that may be detected as early as the second trimester.
Read MoreSuicide risk in autism
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Researchers conducted the first population-based study of the risk of suicide in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Read MoreHUMANS OF THE U: TAMMY MABEY
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“People with autism have this wall they struggle to get past. Part is built by their difficulty in navigating social situations and the other part is built by neurotypical people who won’t let them break through the wall.”
Read MoreA Healthier U
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] PROTEIN MYTHS AND FACTS Myth: More protein = more muscle Fact: Consuming more protein in your diet isn’t enough (on its own) to build or maintain muscle strength and mass. Consistent strength training is necessary for building lean muscle mass. Lifting heavier and heavier weights and other resistance exercises will help your […]
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