May 16, 2012: Education Is Key to Health: Report
Along with poverty, less schooling linked to more chronic disease, disability and shorter life

May 09, 2012: Wheelchair Breakdowns on the Rise, Study Finds
More than half of spinal cord injury patients surveyed had equipment problems within 6 months

May 02, 2012: U.S. Ranks 131st in World for Premature Birth Rate
Report finds America on par with Somalia, Thailand and Turkey

February 28, 2012: Disabled Adults More Apt to Be Victims of Violence: Study
Those with mental illness are the most vulnerable, researchers find

January 31, 2012: Hospitality Not a Friendly Industry for Disabled Workers: Study
Employers often reluctant to hire people with disabilities due to misconceptions

October 28, 2011: Job Market Tough for Young Adults With Autism
But strategies can help individuals learn job skills and prepare for the workforce

October 11, 2011: Men With Disabilities More Vulnerable to Sexual Assault
They are four times more likely to experience sexual violence, study says

April 13, 2011: Wearing a Cast? Be Careful How You Scratch That Itch
Experts advise against using pencils, other items to ease the discomfort

April 07, 2011: Video Games Might Aid in Stroke Rehab
Virtual reality activities may help patients improve arm strength, function, researchers say

March 24, 2011: Even Mild Stress Can Lead to Disability, Study Says
Importance of psychological distress may be underestimated, researchers suggest

March 16, 2011: High Blood Pressure Linked to Drop in Walking Speed, Study Finds
Major declines affect seniors' ability to remain independent, researchers say

February 21, 2011: Busy Social Life May Stave Off Disability in Elderly
Seniors who participate in activities are better able to continue self-care, study finds

February 06, 2011: FDA Approves First Drug to Prevent Premature Births
The drug is a reissue of an earlier drug and received accelerated approval, the agency says

February 03, 2011: Narrowed Leg Arteries Disable Women Faster Than Men: Study
Women were 2.3 times less likely to be able to walk a continuous quarter mile after 4 years

December 13, 2010: Black, Low-Income Patients More Disabled by Parkinson's Complications
Black patients also less likely than whites to receive newer meds for the illness, study shows

November 15, 2010: For Teens With Autism, Handwriting Problems May Persist
Deficits in reasoning skills more than motor skills likely to blame, researchers say

October 08, 2010: Disabled Still Get Cool Reception in U.S. Workplace
Even companies with diversity programs often neglect folks with disabilities, survey finds

September 22, 2010: Injections May Relieve Drooling in Nerve-Damaged Kids
Botulinum toxin's effect lasted up to 33 weeks in some, including cerebral palsy patients, study finds

August 26, 2010: Preexisting Health Issues Add to Problems for Disaster Survivors
People with disabilities, mental woes have toughest time recovering from hurricanes, bombings: analysis

August 06, 2010: How Parents Come to Accept Down Syndrome Diagnosis
Grief usually turns into joy, resilience, experts say

July 29, 2010: Cuvposa Approved for Chronic Drooling in Children
Primarily those with neurological disorders

July 26, 2010: Sniffing Device Allows Disabled to Write, Run Wheelchairs
Israeli team found sniffs could be translated into directives with special machine

July 23, 2010: Americans With Disabilities Act Reaches 20th Anniversary
One survey finds gaps still exist, while another shows law has had major impact

July 09, 2010: Wrist Fractures May Open Door to Disability in Older Women
More needs to be done to prevent this common injury, researchers advise

June 08, 2010: Female Caregivers Face a Heavier Toll: Study
More prone to depression than men when watching over ailing, elderly parents, review finds

April 07, 2010: Middle-Age Americans Less Mobile Than Ever
Health experts see this as troubling individually and for society

January 28, 2010: Kids' Screenings in Place, But Referrals Lacking
Doctors urged to follow up on testing for suspected developmental delays

January 14, 2010: Stress of Caring for Disabled Spouse Raises Stroke Threat
Study found husbands more vulnerable than wives, black men affected most of all

December 28, 2009: Elderly Report Rising Rates of Disability After 20-Year Decline
More older Americans struggling with chronic conditions, study finds

December 16, 2009: Amputee Athlete Tells Her Story
Sarah Reinertsen has run marathons, competed in triathalons and appeared on The Amazing Race

December 10, 2009: Bad Behavior as a Kid Linked to Early Death in Men
Troubled boys more likely to die or be disabled by midlife, study finds

November 13, 2009: Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders
Wave of disabilities could overburden health-care system, researchers fear

November 10, 2009: Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship
Patient/caregiver roles often take the place of a partnership, researchers say

October 05, 2009: Half of U.S. Babies Living Today May Reach 100
Rising life expectancy shows no signs of slowing, researchers say

May 29, 2009: Neighborhood Safety Is Linked to Disability
Even questioning security poses risks for older, poorer people, study finds