Laura Walsh

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• What Are the Symptoms of Diarrhea?

  Frequent bowel movement characterized by loose and watery stools is referred to as diarrhea. In simple terms, it is exactly opposite to constipation and this condition is very common. It is not very serious and can be treated by simple home remedies and over-the-counter medications. Diarrhea may be...

• How an Autism Expert Failed to See His Own Son's Asperger's

  Many children with Asperger’s syndrome are initially diagnosed with ADHD and then later diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome in adulthood when seeking help for directly related matters such as depression or persistent anxiety. This is how it took professor Tony Attwood, clinical psychologist, 35...

• What Is Rubella?

  Commonly known as German measles, Rubella is an infection caused by a virus and its symptoms include red rashes on the body along-with fever, headache, muscle pain, a runny nose. Sometimes, swollen nymph nodes can also be seen. It is a contagious infection and can spread from one person to...

• Is It a Mistake to Give Melatonin to Children with Autism?

  Dr. David Clark, the Director of the Center for Autism Recovery in Dallas, TX believes that it is a mistake to give melatonin to children with autism.Melatonin has received recent attention for helping people get to sleep easier. It is made by a gland in the brain that seems to elicit sleep hormones...

• Is Diet Soda Bad for my Health?

  Diet sodas are beverages with artificial sweeteners, like aspartame, saccharin, or sucralose. Logically speaking, calorie-free drinks like these should ideally aid in weight loss and reduce the risk of diseases, like diabetes, but there is no clear consensus or solid evidence to support these facts....

• Understanding Social Communication Disorder Could Benefit Autism Diagnosis

  The definition of autism is ever redefined. As doctors, researchers, and parents learn more and more about this neurodevelopmental disorder, it’s essential to reevaluate past knowledge and ideas. This is especially important with autism as it is not a simple on-off disease, but rather, encompasses...