The mercury preservative used in some vaccines can cause behavioral abnormalities in newborn mice characteristic of autism, but only in mice with a specific genetic susceptibility, Columbia University ...

Parents of children with autism are speaking out against recent comments made by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying his remarks about autism and vaccines reinforce ...

On November 19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its website to address the vaccine and autism ...

New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation's top health official, has sparked controversy with his recent comments on autism. During a 30-minute address, Kennedy Jr. criticized the Centers for ...

Activist and comedian Amanda Seales got on Instagram on Thursday night to discuss the Black media and social media reaction to her recent autism diagnosis. The “Insecure” star specifically called out ...

In our research, we identified commonalities across autistic adults’ experiences of burnout. The person may have difficulty communicating, be confused, experience memory problems and find their ...

Dr. Jessica Shepherd, chief medical officer for Hers, joins ABC News Live to discuss RFK Jr.'s comments about autism and measles cases across the U.S. I toured the White House to see Melania Trump's ...