by Nathan Driskell | Mar 18, 2026 | Autism, News
A new study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics on March 18, 2026, introduces a novel approach to treating autism that targets the gut rather than the brain. Researchers developed a new fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) method using hydrogen nanobubble water — a...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 17, 2026 | Autism, News
A new review published on Medscape on March 16, 2026, confirms what many parents and clinicians already suspect but may not fully appreciate in terms of scale: children with autism carry a significantly heavier burden of co-occurring health conditions than their...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 17, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
A new study published in JAMA Network Open on March 9, 2026, reveals a striking and troubling pattern: teenagers are spending more than 2 hours a day on their smartphones. Led by Dr. Eva H. Telzer and researchers from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, the...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 16, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
Indonesia has become the latest country to take a major stand against the dangers of social media for children. On March 6, 2026, Meutya Hafid, Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, signed a sweeping government regulation banning children...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 16, 2026 | Autism, News
A new study published in Nature Mental Health reveals an important and often overlooked finding: elevated rates of suicidal thoughts and self-harm in older adults with autistic traits are not directly caused by autism itself. Instead, the increased risk is largely...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 3, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
Forensic psychologist Takanori Endo has raised concerns about the phenomenon he describes as “digital brainwashing,” particularly focusing on its impact on children and young people. In an article on Japan Today, Endo elaborates on how our engagement with...
