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Diabetes drug counters weight gain associated with autism medicines
August 29, 2016

Study offers hope for children and teens who struggle with a common side effect of medications for reducing autism-associated agitation

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Seeking solutions, study explores autism-obesity link
November 02, 2015

Increased obesity rate greatest in 2 to 5 year olds with autism, also high in teens and those with sleep and mood problems

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How Can We Stem Weight Gain Related to Behavioral Meds for Autism?
April 18, 2014

Parents who’ve “tried everything” seek help for son; options include participation in new clinical trial

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