Topic: Autism

Babies born to women who use epidurals for pain during childbirth do not carry increased risk for autism, according to an analysis published Monday by JAMA Pediatrics.

A Croatian diver broke a Guinness World Record and his own personal record for holding his breath by remaining submerged for 24 minutes and 33 seconds on a single lungful of air.

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among Black and Hispanic children in the United States has increased by more than 40% since 2014, according to an analysis published Thursday by JAMA.

"To All the Boys: Always and Forever," "Judas and the Black Messiah," "Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar," "American Idol" Season 19 and "Men in Kilts" are some of the entertainment options streaming this weekend.

Facebook announced Monday that the company would take action against users and groups on Facebook and Instagram that spread misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine or vaccines in general.

Singer/songwriter Sia spoke about her feature film "Music," which she co-wrote and directed, at the Sundance Film Festival. She admitted she did not cast the Kate Hudson/Leslie Odom Jr. movie exactly as she wished.

Biomarkers in sperm may help identify men at risk of fathering children with autism, researchers say.

Parents who were born very prematurely are nearly twice as likely to have children with autism spectrum disorder, according to a study published Thursday by the International Journal of Epidemiology.

The COVID-19 shutdown in New York City gave researchers an unintended "natural experiment" of cleaner air, where they could simulate what it would be like for future health and economics with improved air quality.

Sia released "Hey Boy," a new song from her album "Music: Songs from and Inspired by the Motion Picture."