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Coverage dated October 6, 2026 to October 8, 2026

Higher Levels of 19 Potentially Toxic Chemicals Found in The Teeth of Children With Autism

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While scientists are still continually learning what causes autism, there's already considerable evidence linking environmental...

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  1. MedicalXpress

    Baby teeth reveal higher toxicant levels in children with autism (opens MedicalXpress)

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    A pilot study by The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found elevated levels of toxicants in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with those of children without autism, including compounds known to disrupt development or the endocrine system.

  2. Fox7 Austin

    Study finds higher levels of everyday chemicals in baby teeth of kids with autism (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.

  3. Science Alert

    Higher Levels of 19 Potentially Toxic Chemicals Found in The Teeth of Children With Autism (opens Science Alert)

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    While scientists are still continually learning what causes autism, there's already considerable evidence linking environmental...