disability

Access Limited for Stanford's Handicapped Students

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - November 6, 2009

Disabled students struggle with "less-than-accommodating" buildings on Stanford's campus. more >>

CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects

Health - November 2, 2009

No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters more >>

Health Tip: The Importance of Folic Acid

Health - October 19, 2009

It can help prevent birth defects more >>

Dyslexia More Complicated for Chinese

Health - October 14, 2009

Study uncovers combination of phonological and visuospatial deficits more >>

Do Preemies Benefit From High-Tech Measures?

Health - October 5, 2009

Despite medical advances since the 1990s, success rate the same for babies born extremely early more >>

Half of U.S. Babies Living Today May Reach 100

Health - October 2, 2009

Rising life expectancy shows no signs of slowing, researchers say more >>

Pre-Pregnancy Weight Linked to Babies' Heart Problems

Health - October 1, 2009

Overweight women more likely to have infants with certain birth defects, research shows more >>

Fetal Surgery May Treat Heart Defect

Health - September 29, 2009

Researchers see some success in alleviating hypoplastic left heart syndrome more >>

Antidepressants Linked to Heart Defects in Newborns

Health - September 24, 2009

Certain drugs increase the possibility of septal malformation, researchers find more >>

Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns

Health - September 14, 2009

Early screening urged for detection of epilepsy and other health issues, experts say more >>

Lead Levels in Many Lipsticks Higher Than Reported

Health - September 2, 2009

But new FDA analysis does not create 'safety concern,' agency says more >>

New Technique Offers Hope for Kids With Immune Deficiency

Health - September 2, 2009

Stem-cell transplant without chemo can help avoid treatment toxicity, research shows more >>

Is Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School List?

Health - August 31, 2009

Kids should have first vision screening at 6 months of age, optometrists say more >>

Low Choline Level in Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects

Health - August 14, 2009

Anencephaly, spina bifida linked to nutrient found in foods, study shows more >>

If Baby Is Breech, Technology Might Help

Health - August 7, 2009

Ultrasound can detect infants turned in the womb, allowing time for decisions more >>

Autism May Hinder Ability to Read Body Language

Health - August 5, 2009

Trouble seems to lie in visual processing, researchers say more >>

No Link Found Between Birth Anesthesia and Learning Issues

Health - August 4, 2009

Whether delivery was vaginal or C-section doesn't matter, study finds more >>

Test May Predict Moms Who Will Deliver Prematurely

Health - July 21, 2009

Analysis of amniotic and cervical fluids yields clues to early birth more >>

Earlier Testing Needed for Fragile X Syndrome

Health - July 17, 2009

Delay in diagnosis could be prevented with better screening, study finds more >>

Health Tip: Help Prevent Birth Defects

Health - July 17, 2009

Steps you can take before and during pregnancy more >>

Overall Health of U.S. Children a Mixed Bag

Health - July 10, 2009

Government study finds gains and losses more >>

Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to Ignore

Health - June 29, 2009

Trouble concentrating may add to stress levels, researcher says more >>

Special Ed Services Lacking for Kids Who Repeat a Grade

Health - June 4, 2009

Majority of youngsters not given individual education plans, research shows more >>

Enzyme Deficiency Linked to Neural Tube Defect in Mice

Health - May 29, 2009

Study findings may hold key to preventing spina bifida more >>

Neighborhood Safety Is Linked to Disability