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Study: Supplement Trio Reverses Autism Signs in Mice

A new study reveals a nutrient mixture of zinc, serine, and BCAAs reversed autism-like symptoms in mice, offering a promising new dietary therapy avenue for ASD. Could this lead to human treatments?

Autism runner triumphs at New York Marathon

Discover the incredible story of a marathon runner with autism who shattered expectations and completed the New York City Marathon, transforming perceptions about neurodiversity in sports.

COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy: No Autism Link Found

Groundbreaking research involving over 62,000 pregnancies reveals COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy doesn't increase autism risk in children, providing crucial reassurance for expectant mothers.

Trump pressured FDA over autism drug approval

Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's relentless pressure on FDA officials to fast-track leucovorin for autism treatment despite limited scientific evidence and expert warnings.

Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination

JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.

Supermarkets battle to hire autistic volunteer after mum's plea

In an extraordinary retail rivalry, Waitrose and Asda are competing to secure the services of 28-year-old Ben, an autistic volunteer, after his mother's emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this bittersweet employment battle is changing perceptions a

Unions gain weekly workplace access right

Trade unions secure landmark legal right to enter workplaces weekly for recruitment and organising, as business groups warn of productivity disruption and increased tensions.

Mini manager sues over boss's offensive pocket dial

A senior Mini Cooper manager is taking legal action against BMW after accidentally receiving a voicemail from her boss containing offensive remarks about her parenting and disabled child's sleeping arrangements.

Waitrose sacks autistic volunteer after pay question

An autistic teenager's volunteering role at Waitrose ended abruptly after his mother inquired about payment. The supermarket giant now faces criticism as rival Morrisons steps in with a job offer.

Woolworths slammed over 'dystopian' job application process

A young job seeker's shocking experience with Woolworths' automated hiring system has gone viral, revealing what critics call a 'dehumanising' and overly complex application process that's leaving applicants frustrated and empty-handed.

Autistic man's unpaid Waitrose work sparks fury

A 21-year-old autistic man has been working unpaid at Waitrose for 18 months through a government scheme, raising serious questions about disability employment rights and exploitation.

Westpac ordered to allow work-from-home in landmark case

In a landmark employment decision, Westpac banking group has been ordered to allow flexible working arrangements after a senior employee won her case against returning to the office full-time. Discover how this ruling could reshape workplace policies acro

Waitrose sacks autistic volunteer over 'behaviour'

Supermarket giant Waitrose has sparked outrage after dismissing an autistic volunteer from its Cheadle store following complaints about his behaviour, raising serious questions about corporate disability inclusion.

Manager sued after missing congratulatory WhatsApp message

A London property manager is taking her former employer to an employment tribunal, alleging discrimination after being dismissed for failing to send a congratulatory WhatsApp message on the company's one-year anniversary.

Major UK retailers fined for minimum wage violations

Exclusive investigation reveals how prominent British companies including Holland & Barrett and British Gas systematically underpaid thousands of workers, resulting in substantial government fines and back-pay settlements.

Workers file £3.5bn lawsuit as shares crash

Thousands of former employees file massive lawsuit against corporate bosses after being made redundant while executives cashed in lucrative bonuses, causing company shares to crash dramatically.

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