Early screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to ensure children have the support[1] they need to gain the essential skills[2] for daily life. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be screened for developmental delays[3], with additional screening for those who are preterm or have a low birth weight.

However, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has called for more...

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Hurricane Helene’s flooding has subsided, but health risks are growing in hard-hit regions of the North Carolina mountains[1], where many people lost access to power and clean water.

More than 150 deaths had been attributed[2] to Hurricane Helene within days of the late September 2024 storm, according to The Associated Press, and hundreds of people remained unaccounted for. In many areas hit by flooding, homes were left...

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