Prenatal ultrasounds are widely used medical imaging tools during pregnancy to monitor fetal development and detect potential abnormalities. The question of whether prenatal ultrasounds can damage a baby’s brain and cause Asperger’s syndrome (a condition on the autism spectrum) is…

The question of whether selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) taken during pregnancy are a hidden cause of autism is complex and remains an area of active research and debate. Current authoritative evidence does not conclusively establish SSRIs as a direct…

Some people believe that antidepressants may worsen Asperger’s symptoms because these medications can sometimes intensify certain neurological or behavioral traits associated with Asperger’s syndrome, a condition on the autism spectrum. This belief stems from clinical observations and patient reports that…

The question of whether **lack of vitamin D during pregnancy can increase the risk of Asperger’s syndrome**—a condition now generally considered part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—is an area of ongoing scientific investigation. While there is no definitive causal…

Glyphosate exposure in farming communities has been a subject of increasing concern regarding its potential link to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but the scientific evidence remains complex and inconclusive. Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide, especially in agriculture, and its…

There is currently **no credible scientific evidence that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from WiFi cause Asperger’s symptoms or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children**. Asperger’s syndrome, now classified under the broader category of ASD, is a neurodevelopmental condition with complex genetic…

Many MAGA (Make America Great Again) parents express concern about fluoride exposure and its potential link to autism spectrum disorders (ASD) due to a combination of political, social, and scientific factors. Their worries often stem from broader skepticism about government…

Environmental toxins are increasingly being investigated as potential contributors to the rising incidence of Asperger’s syndrome, a condition on the autism spectrum characterized by difficulties in social interaction and restricted interests. Emerging evidence suggests that exposure to certain harmful substances,…

The question of whether food dyes like Red 40 cause autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a topic of ongoing debate and research, but current authoritative evidence does not support a direct causal link between Red 40 and autism. Red 40,…

There is ongoing scientific investigation into whether **Cesarean section (C-section) births are associated with an increased risk of Asperger’s syndrome or autism spectrum disorders (ASD)**, but the evidence remains inconclusive and complex. Asperger’s syndrome is now generally considered part of…