Press Releases from Seth Bittker (2 total)
Is Acetaminophen in Infancy a Risk Factor for Autism Spectrum Disorder?
According to two researchers, the answer may be "yes," and the contribution to risk of autism spectrum disorder among males from this factor alone may be significant. Specifically, researchers Seth Bittker and Kathleen Bell found that acetaminophen exposure before age two may contribute to as much as 40% of the risk of autism spectrum disorder among males.
The researchers conducted a survey of parents who have children with autism spectrum…
What Is Driving the Increased Incidence of Celiac Disease in Many Developed Coun …
According to a hypothesis developed by Seth Bittker of the Ronin Institute, one significant factor contributing to this rise in incidence may be the increase in vitamin D supplementation and fortification in many developed countries.
Celiac researchers have known for a while that there has been a significant increase in the incidence of celiac disease in recent decades in many developed countries. Since some studies that show this are based…
