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The real signs of autism in adults

Misinformation on TikTok could lead thousands of young adults to believe they have autism spectrum disorder when they really don’t. Here’s what to know about autism symptoms in adults.

On the one hand, social media has brought important and much-needed attention to mental health disorders. On the other hand, it’s circulating misinformation about a number of conditions, namely autism spectrum disorder. So much was detected, in fact, that researchers decided to analyze just how much of the autism
DomesticShelters.org •

6 Questions to Help You Escape Abuse and Find a Safe Place

You’ve decided you need to leave an abusive partner. But if you’re sharing a home, this can feel especially daunting as you’ll have to figure out where to go. Uprooting your life, even temporarily, is no small feat. But you know that your safety and, if children are involved, their safety, is of the utmost importance.

For some, the answer of where to go is obvious—perhaps you have family who are ready to take you in or you’ve
Cosmopolitan •

Your Most Pressing Questions About Bipolar 1 Disorder, Answered By People Who Know

Upon being diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder at the age of 24, Charlotte, a budding singer-songwriter, wasn't particularly angry, upset, or surprised. Her first thought after hearing the news?

That makes sense.

After three years of intense mood swings, severe insomnia, impulsivity, reckless behavior, fights with her family, and bouts of depression, Charlotte now had an explanation for the way she had been feeling and acting.
Prevention •

What It’s Like to Have RSV as an Older Adult

Like many adults over 60, Tom was unfamiliar with RSV when he tested positive for the contagious respiratory virus in fall 2022.

“I drove my 5-year-old grandson to school one morning and noticed he had a cough. A couple of days later, I started coughing too.” Then, his grandson tested positive for RSV. “But while he got better, my cough just kept getting worse.” When he couldn’t catch his breath, Tom went to the hospital.
My Vanderbilt Health •

New parents: Here's when to start tummy time

The practice of putting awake infants on their bellies has come under scrutiny on social media. Here’s what to know about the dos and don’ts of tummy time.

To tummy time or not to tummy time? That is the question on many new parents’ minds these days. We talked to Dr. DeOnna Johnson, a pediatrician at Vanderbilt Children’s Primary Care, to learn all about it.

For those who aren’t familiar, tummy time is exactly what it sounds like: When awake babies spend time lying on their tummies rather tha
Phoenix Children's •

An Unbreakable Bond

When celebrities or athletes visit the hospital, patients often welcome the distraction from the pain of their illness and monotony of their treatments. But James Conner brings more. The Arizona Cardinals running back has been a vocal advocate for Phoenix Children’s both on and off the field. This is, in part, because he has “matching scars,” as he told a patient in 2022.

Conner was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in December 2015 as a 20-year-old redshirt junior at the University of Pittsburgh
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