Study finds link between autism and obesity during pregnancy

Monday, April 9, 2012 - 02:30 in Health & Medicine

Women with diabetes or hypertension were also more likely to have children with developmental delays.Pregnant women might now have one more good reason to watch their diet and exercise: A new study links autism and developmental delays in young children to metabolic conditions, like obesity and diabetes, in their mothers.

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