Japan’s Yui Kamiji eyes Wimbledon glory as she continues mission to spread joy of wheelchair tennis
Last year, Yui Kamiji fell just one victory short of sweeping all four wheelchair singles grand slam titles…
Traveling with disabilities is often hard. These tools can help.
Traveling with disabilities is hard, but online tools like AVIV ScoutRoute, RollMobility, Be My Eyes and Wheel the…
Largest review finds no mental health benefits of medicinal cannabis
A landmark Lancet Psychiatry paper published today – the largest-ever review of the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids across a range…
Social Security Announces Big Change Impacting Millions
The Social Security Administration announced a major operational shift on Thursday that will fundamentally change how disability benefit…
Long-read whole genome sequencing uncovers new genetic variants linked to autism
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have identified new genetic variants associated with autism spectrum disorder…
Global breast cancer burden rising fastest in low-income countries
Despite recent advancements in breast cancer treatments, new breast cancer cases in women are predicted to rise by a third globally from 2.3…
Really getting lost in a good book is one way to find better mental health – The Irish Times
Brian Hogan reads books with his ears now, after a single-punch assault left him blind and living with…
Short-duration psychedelic therapy shows promise for major depression treatment
A controlled clinical trial suggests a fast-acting psychedelic approach may reduce depressive symptoms, but researchers stress careful interpretation…
CDN-NDG resident awarded Order of Canada | City News
Cindy Schwartz struggles to describe what it feels like to be named to the Order of Canada. “It’s…
No Disability Pension Where Condition Not Attributable To Military Service: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently dismissed a writ petition challenging the order of the Armed Forces Tribunal that…
My Psychiatric History Prevented Me From Adopting
The interview started out gently, with a mutual “How are you?” But it turned probing when the medical…
Mental health treatment a growing concern in Illinois jails
Despite repeated warnings from medical professionals, staff at the Sangamon County Jail placed 27-year-old Tiffany Rusher — who…