An interesting new study into early signs of autism suggests that diagnosing the condition in young children could begin with the eyes. The study says that difficulty establishing or maintaining eye contact with others may be a sign that a child is...
For people who cannot walk, a wheelchair can help them maintain their independence. However, most standard wheelchairs have trouble rolling over natural terrain such as dirt, mud, sand and water. This can mean that many outdoor enthusiasts who were...
Once a person is approved for Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income benefits, the Social Security Administration determines how much to provide that person each month. Though the SSA says that more than 99 percent of...
Mental illness is a very serious medical issue that millions of Americans suffer from. In fact, one in five adults living in the U.S. has a mental illness, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The number...
HBO recently launched its fall documentary series, and one of these movies that just debuted is titled "Life According to Sam," which details the life of a teenager who lives with a very rare genetic condition: progeria. The condition is so rare...
New research using lab mice may suggest a cause of schizophrenia. Though this research is still in the theory stage and has not yet been tested on humans, this study could point to an eventual treatment for the mental disorder.Researchers were...
Readers in the Columbia area who receive Social Security Disability benefits no doubt have been following the partial federal government shutdown with great interest. No matter your opinion on the politics involved, two questions on many SSD...
Heart disease is the deadliest illness in the world. At least 17 million people die worldwide from this devastating condition. Even more people are living with heart disease, which limits their ability to lead a full life.Heart disease can also...
Disneyland and Disneyworld, two of the most popular theme parks in the world, have long made several accommodations for visitors who have disabilities. One of the parks' longtime features for disabled patrons is to provide them with guest...
Though living with Crohn's disease can be unpleasant and painful, the prospect of swallowing worm eggs that hatch in your intestines may seem like an extreme solution. But researchers believe that one type of worm may hold the key to improving an...