Study: Autism Linked To Rainfall

American Voices • Science & Technology • health • children • ISSUE 44•45 • Nov 6, 2008

A study from Cornell University has found a correlation between higher levels of precipitation and incidences of autism. What do you think?

“If you had to stay indoors all day, you'd probably get pretty bored and decide to develop autism, too.”
Ryan Boelter –
MRI Technician
“How ridiculous. That's like saying excessive sunshine causes cancer. You can't believe studies like this.”
Eric Stadtmiller –
Snowplow Operator
“That's it. I'm never going to force my kids to stand outside in the rain again.”
Brandi Seaver –
Projectionist

More American Voices

Obama's Second Term Mired In Scandal

President Obama’s second term is off to a rocky start, with the acting IRS chief stepping down, the Justice Department seizing journalists’ phone records ...

Marijuana Smokers Skinnier

According to new research, pot smokers have smaller waist circumferences and have higher levels of “good” HDL cholesterol than those who do not use marijuana ...

Venezuela Running Out Of Toilet Paper

Government mismanagement has left toilet paper in short supply in Venezuela, causing long lines to form throughout the country to purchase the rapidly dwindling item ...