The use of acetaminophen in babies and in children would never have been approved if it had been tested using current safety standards, claims William Parker, Ph.D. Parker, who is based in Durham, North Carolina, is an immunologist and biochemist. He conducted research and taught medical school students at Duke University for more than 25…
Immunologist and Biochemist Speak out About Dangers of Acetaminophen for Children
High School Valedictorian Reveals His Autism During Graduation Speech
This young man refuses to let his autism define who he is. (Video courtesy of Jim Dunham) …
Autism Could Be Diagnosed With an Eye Exam
A new study finds that eye exams may help physicians diagnose sub-types of autism, Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) vary in level of severity and in how they are expressed symptomatically. The unpredictable nature of ASD creates many challenges for physicians trying to diagnose the disorder and also for treatment plans, as each individual responds differently….
Dr. Andrew Wakefield, Truth Teller, ‘Cancelled’ for Publishing Clinical Case Study of Possible Autism/MMR Vaccine Link
In an Epoch Health podcast, our very own Dr. Ann Corson spoke with Dr. Andrew Wakefield on the transformational trajectory of his professional career from a distinguished surgeon and scientific researcher in the gastrointestinal field to a critically acclaimed filmmaker. Dr. Wakefield spoke about his relocation to the United States after being defamed in his…
A Young Man With Autism Inspires the Community Through a Coffee Shop
NORRISTOWN, Pa.—“I’m Jacob MacFarland. I’m from Coffee Closet with Barista Jake; I make coffee, hot coffee, iced coffee, hot tea, iced tea, lemonade.” Barista Jake MacFarland said. When an Epoch Times reporter walked into the Coffee Closet with MacFarland, the proprietor introduced himself and asked his mother, “You want me to give him a tour?”…
Australian State Appoints First Autism Minister
South Australia has unveiled the nation’s first autism minister in an effort to raise awareness and improve the service for the growing number of people known to have autism. Emily Bourke has become Australia’s first representative for the autistic community as she takes the role of assistant autism minister. South Australian Labor Premier Peter Malinauskas…
New Virtual Clinic Helps Diagnose Autistic Children in 5 US States
As the father of an autistic son, Tom Butler says that a new virtual clinic—dedicated to diagnosing children with autistic disorders—could prove valuable for frustrated parents. “There’s something to be said for in-person visits. But really, I think you can see a lot more behaviors when the child is in his own environment. So that’s…
Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism. Trust Us
Commentary Autism, once so rare that it afflicted just one person in 10,000, now afflicts one child in 30, according to a new study in JAMA Pediatrics. In boys, who are especially susceptible to autism, the rate is one in 22, or almost 5 percent. No one can be sure of the causes, we’re often told, although the…
Valedictorian with Non-speaking Autism Gives Her College’s Commencement Speech
Even when she cannot speak, Elizabeth’s message can still be heard. (Video courtesy of Rollins College) …
US Autism Rate Is Now 1 in 30
It’s being blamed on improved diagnosis and genetics, yet are they attempting to hide the real source: this substance – snuck into so many foods it’s almost impossible to avoid – which appears to be true. STORY AT-A-GLANCE In the mid-1960s, the autism rate was 1 in 10,000. By 2012, it had shot up to…
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