Leah Herod's son, Kai, was diagnosed with autism, and her best friend left her a sweet gift outside her door. Herod shares ...

Many Asperger’s teens hide social anxiety. Parents can help by recognizing signs, encouraging gradual exposure, and teaching ...

Genetic Discovery Links New Gene to Autism Spectrum Disorder Dec. 19, 2024 — New research has identified previously unknown genetic links to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing new ...

It's no secret that there is a mental health crisis in the United States. As of 2021, 8.3% adults had major depressive disorder (MDD) and 19.1% had anxiety disorders (AD), and the COVID-19 pandemic ...

Workers at the U.S. Agency for International Development are bracing for a loss of its independent status and sweeping layoffs as President Trump continues slashing foreign aid. By Edward Wong ...

Vengeance Most Fowl, and The Wild Robot convene to share insights into their movies at Santa Barbara International Film ...

Nov. 25, 2024 — A new study reveals significant progress in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, alongside a stark warning that current trends indicate the world is not on track to meet the ...

The purge follows more than a week of mayhem inside USAID, Washington's primary agency funding billions of dollars' worth of life-saving aid globally. President Donald Trump ordered a freeze on ...

Mexico Reaches Deal With U.S. to Delay Trump Tariffs President Trump said he would pause tariffs on Mexico for a month, but levies on Canada and China were still set to take effect on Tuesday ...

Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering a new picture of the "other humans" that our ancestors met across ...

FILE - A man walks past boxes of USAID humanitarian aid at a warehouse at the Tienditas International Bridge on the outskirts of Cucuta, Colombia, Feb. 21, 2019, on the border with Venezuela.