High lithium content in drinking water significantly increases autism risk: study

Higher concentrations of lithium in drinking water in pregnant women carry significant possibilities of increasing the risk of autism in children, according to a new study. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics on April 3, investigated whether maternal exposure to lithium in drinking water is linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in offspring. Conducted in … Continue reading High lithium content in drinking water significantly increases autism risk: study