New research reveals that autism and congenital heart disease may share a common biological basis—tiny cellular structures called cilia.

It is difficult to predict whether newborns will develop autism, but autism can occur alongside congenital heart disease, which is identifiable at birth. Scientists from University of California ...

The takeaway Autism and anxiety may have similar symptoms, such as difficulties in social situations and with routine changes. Still, they are separate, though often co-occurring, conditions.

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