Summary:

- This article discusses a study that found a link between exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism in children.
- The study analyzed data from over 30,000 children in California and found that those whose mothers were exposed to wildfire smoke during pregnancy were more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
- The researchers believe that the chemicals and particulate matter in wildfire smoke may have a negative impact on fetal brain development, leading to an increased risk of autism. More research is needed to fully understand this connection.