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Amish families do experience autism, contrary to claims that they do not, but accurate data on prevalence is lacking due to underdiagnosis and cultural factors. Experts emphasize the role of genetics and caution against linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism without scientific proof, criticizing political statements that suggest such connections.
An Amish woman, Ruth Miller, was charged with the murder of her 4-year-old son after she threw him into an Ohio lake, claiming she was testing her faith and believed she was acting under God's direction. Her husband also drowned earlier during a faith test, and their other children were involved in water-based trials. The family and community attribute the tragic events to mental illness, and Ruth Miller is currently receiving mental health treatment.
A rare genetic disorder called complement factor I deficiency, which is more common in the Amish community due to the founder effect, was identified as the cause of brain inflammation in an Amish girl at CHOP, leading to better diagnosis and treatment for similar cases in the community.
Scientists are studying why Amish children almost never develop allergies, discovering that early exposure to farm microbes in barn dust trains their immune systems to react calmly to allergens. This 'farm effect' could lead to new preventive treatments like probiotics or dust-derived therapies to combat allergies in the broader population.
The Amish are remarkably resistant to allergies, with only 7% of Amish children testing positive for common allergens, making them one of the least allergic populations in the developed world, unlike the general U.S. population and other traditional farming communities.
The Amish are nearly immune to allergies, with only 7% of Amish children showing allergic responses compared to over 50% of the general U.S. population, making them a mystery to experts studying allergies.
Amish communities, living without modern technology and processed foods, are significantly healthier, with lower rates of obesity, cancer, heart disease, and mental illnesses, due to their active, agrarian lifestyle, fresh diet, strong community ties, and natural circadian rhythms.
Living with animals, especially in childhood, can positively influence the immune system by increasing microbial exposure, which may reduce the risk of allergies, eczema, and autoimmune conditions, as evidenced by studies on Amish communities and other farm environments.
The husband of a pregnant Amish woman testified that his young children told him about the killing when he returned home, leading to the arrest of Shawn C. Cranston, who is facing multiple charges including two counts of homicide in the killing of Rebekah Byler and her unborn child. The district judge ruled there was enough evidence to send the case to trial, despite the defense's argument that prosecutors did not identify a motive or produce a murder weapon. Witnesses described seeing a red Jeep in the area that morning, and members of the Amish community filled the courtroom during the preliminary hearing.
Truck driver Shawn C. Cranston, 52, is accused of killing pregnant Amish woman Rebekah Byler and her unborn child in her rural Pennsylvania home. He is due for a preliminary hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to advance the charges toward trial, including accusations of burglary and trespassing. Byler, 23, was found with head and neck wounds, and authorities have not indicated a possible motive. Cranston has been in jail without bond since his arrest on March 2.
A pregnant Amish mother of two was found murdered in her home, with her throat cut and a "scalping type wound" to her head. The suspect, Shawn Cranston, 52, has been arrested and charged with criminal homicide, criminal homicide of an unborn child, burglary, and criminal trespass. The motive for the grisly murder is unclear, but a family friend suggested it may have been a case of mistaken identity related to a custody dispute over Cranston's grandson. The tight-knit community is shocked and heartbroken by the brutal killing.
An Amish woman, who was found slain in her Pennsylvania home, was discovered by her husband and a 911 caller in a grisly murder scene, with her throat cut and a scalping wound to her head. The suspect, Shawn C. Cranston, has been arrested on suspicion of criminal homicide, criminal homicide of an unborn child, burglary, and criminal trespass. The motive for the slaying has not been mentioned, and the victim's two young children, who were in the house at the time, were unharmed.
A pregnant Amish woman in Pennsylvania was found dead in her home with a slashed throat and a "scalping type wound" on her head, leading to the arrest of a 52-year-old man named Shawn Cranston. The suspect faces charges of criminal homicide, homicide of an unborn child, burglary, and trespassing. The rural community was shocked by the brutal slaying, as the Amish are known for their peaceful coexistence with non-Amish neighbors.
Identical twins from Minnesota are accused of swapping places after one of them, allegedly driving high, rear-ended an Amish horse-drawn carriage and killed two children. Prosecutors allege Samantha Jo Petersen was behind the wheel, while her twin sister, Sarah Beth Petersen, took responsibility at the scene. Samantha, who was high on drugs at the time, allegedly tried to make Sarah take the blame. Both sisters are facing multiple charges, including vehicular homicide and drug-related offenses, but the case may be challenging to prosecute due to various factors.
The foster daughter of a Pennsylvania man accused of murdering a pregnant Amish woman in her home expressed disbelief, suggesting it was a case of mistaken identity due to a family dispute over custody of his grandson. The suspect, Shawn Cranston, was arrested and charged with criminal homicide, burglary, and other offenses. The victim's body was found by her husband, and the close-knit community has been left stunned by the tragic event.