"While natural selection is best known for weeding out the weak, it may also be partly responsible for the apparent rise of some disorders, such as autism,...
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"California scientists have discovered clusters of autism, largely in the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas, where children are twice as likely to have autism...
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The BBC Reports: The US has lifted a 22-year immigration ban which has stopped anyone with HIV/Aids from entering the country. President Obama said the ban was...
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"About half of Americans with major depression do not receive treatment for the condition, and in many cases the therapies are not consistent with the standard...
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The man who inspired the title character in the Oscar-winning movie Rain Man has died. Kim Peek was 58. His father, Fran, says Peek had a major heart attack on...
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The latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control indicate that as many as 1 in 110 children have some sort of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The study done by...
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Autism and its lesser-known relatives in the autism spectrum of disorders has found itself on the receiving end of a generous amount of attention lately. With...
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"A new movement helps hone unique traits of disorder into valuable skills. Ron Brix’s longtime job as a computer systems developer for Wrigley, the gum...
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And from the very start, the cannabis was a godsend for Sam’s family. “The first time we did it, we wanted to see if it would work at all,” Steve...
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"The prevalence of anxiety, depression and substance dependency may be twice as high as the mental health community has been led to believe. It depends on how...
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In a cost cutting measure, the State of Virginia is closing a statewide pharmacy which provided discount drugs to local mental health boards which serves about 11,000...
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"The South African sprinter, who races with two prosthetic lower legs, has been the subject of a see-saw legal battle trying to determine if his carbon fiber,...
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"United States singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder is joining the prestigious roster of United Nations Messengers of Peace to advocate for the Organization’s...
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A disabled Montana artist is able to paint his stunning landscapes through the assistance of a custom-designed robotic arm.
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The autistic savant whose extraordinary genius for mental retention inspired the Oscar-winning film Rain Man has died, his parents confirmed yesterday. Kim Peek,...
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A children's show host who was born with one hand is facing criticism from parents over her disability. BBC spokeswoman Katya Mira said the corporation has...
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Hate crimes against people with disabilities in Wales are unreported or unrecognised for what they are, campaigners and charities say. Police recorded 132 such...
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Sidiki Conde lost the use of his legs at the age of 14. In Guinea, where he was raised, the handicapped are looked at with suspicion and fear. In an effort to fit in...
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Dan Edge (real name Lee) is a British wrestler determined to make it big in the States. But this competitive 23-year-old has another battle on his hands; he has...
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What do you think a person with a severe disability looks like? If the image that comes to mind is a person who uses a wheelchair for mobility, than you're not...
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