Folic acid supplements linked to lower autism risk
Mothers who took folic acid four weeks before through eight weeks after pregnancy had a 39 percent lower chance their child had autism
Mothers who took folic acid four weeks before through eight weeks after pregnancy had a 39 percent lower chance their child had autism
Students are more likely to pursue science degrees in college, but are also less likely to enroll in post-secondary education at all
Gov't study looks at "optimal outcome" children and which therapies led to the most success
Certain additional copy variations -- missing or duplicated DNA segments -- double the chance a person has an autism spectrum disorder
Kids exposed to highest levels of traffic-related air pollution were three times more likely to develop autism
While overall risk remains low, experts recommend flu vaccine for pregnant women
Brain scans show children with autism show more brain activity for objects like toys than for social cues like faces
Nearly 65 percent of children who had wandered off had a close call with a traffic injury, 24 percent could have drowned
46.5 percent of kids with autism are bulled, "substantially higher" than national average of 10.6 percent of all kids
Editorial suggests men may want to consider freezing their sperm at a younger age if findings hold true
Study in Pediatrics journal finds one in three young adults with autism has no paid job experience, college or technical schooling nearly seven years after high school graduation
Apps helping autistic children communicate
A new federal study says one-in-88 children has at least some symptoms of autism, many more than previously thought. Bob and Suzanne Wright, who founded Autism Speaks in 2005 after their grandson was diagnosed with the disorder, talked to Rebecca Jarvis about the challenges faced by families with kids with autism. Bob Wright is the former chairman of NBC Universal.
Autistic people whose condition prevents them from speaking are making breakthroughs with the help of tablet computers and special applications that allow them to communicate
Through electroencephalogram tests, researchers found 33 "factors" that distinguished the children with autism from their counterparts
Even though early detection can help those with autism and screenings are recommended at 18 months, most children don't get diagnosed until they are older
Recent studies may provide clearer picture for roles genetics, environment play
The second autism-friendly show to launch on Broadway, "Mary Poppins" is a hit among children with autism and their families
World Autism Awareness Day meant to "spur such action and draw attention to the unacceptable discrimination, abuse and isolation experienced by people with autism and their loved ones," Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said
Service dogs help many people with disabilities. Teresa Garcia reports on 4 Paws for Ability, an Ohio organization that is training dogs to help children with autism and their families.
As the number of children with autism rises in the US, so does the number of autistic adults who need services. Many end up in group home and, as Ines Ferre reports, the wait lists for those homes are growing.
Individuals with autism better at processing info and picking out important pieces of data, which may explain why many choose IT careers, researchers said
Finding a job in a tough economy is challenging enough, but for adults with autism, it can seem insurmountable. Alexis Christoforous looks at one organization whose goal is to match autistic adults with a job tailored to their special needs.
Study found about one in 10 children with severe autism got rid of symptoms by age 8; researchers dubbed them "bloomers"
A 2011 survey by Autism Speaks set out to find the top places to live for people with autism in terms of access to educational, medical and recreational services; For 2012, the same issues for parents persist
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why experts hope more aggressive screening guidelines will help address some concerning breast cancer trends.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Jordan's Queen Rania al Abdullah and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem join Margaret Brennan.
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
At least one child was killed and hundreds had to be rescued as portions of Texas dealt with flooding over the weekend.
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.
Conservative groups look to peel off a key part of President Biden's base.
The Trump campaign told donors over the weekend that $76 million was raised in April between the RNC and the campaign, sources said.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Jordan's Queen Rania al Abdullah and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem join Margaret Brennan.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on May 5, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. John Fetterman, Democrat of Pennsylvania, that aired on May 5, 2024.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
Massive floods in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 60 people and another 101 are reported missing, according to Sunday's toll from local authorities.
The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The incident occurred in the parking lot of a hardware store in Willetton, a suburb in the west coast city of Perth, on Saturday night.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She talks about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me."
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She's penned a memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me," which she calls a "thank you" to her late mother, Emma, and late brother, Clyde. Goldberg talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her remarkable path, from a housing project in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, to a retreat overlooking a peninsula on the island of Sardinia.
The hit CBS drama is set to end this year, but there's been pushback, most notably from its star. He talks about his desire to continue the show; his memoir, "You Never Know"; and the legacy of "Magnum, P.I."
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
In one find, a K-9 officer helped police find over a dozen fish buried in the sand and hidden behind logs and brush piles.
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
David Korzyrkov fled Ukraine with his family two years ago when Russia invaded his country. Now, he's set to attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston. CBS Philadelphia's Josh Sanders has the story.
Hamas on Sunday attacked a border crossing with Israel as cease-fire talks appeared to be on the verge of collapse. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Boeing is preparing its Starliner capsule for its first piloted launch. The launch, scheduled for Monday, comes after years of delays and a ballooning budget. Mark Strassmann reports.
Democrats are rallying behind President Biden's response to pro-Palestinian protests, while Republicans pounced on Biden's position. Speculation is also increasing over who Trump will pick as his running mate. Skyler Henry reports.
Protests over the Israel-Hamas war continued on college campuses over the weekend, with some demonstrations spilling over into commencement ceremonies. Shanelle Kaul reports.