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Disabled Mother Involved in Second Custody Battle – Total Divorce

Source: totaldivorce.com

Sabreena Westphal, 40, says that she loves babies and has always wanted to be a mother. She has given birth to three children, yet has not had the opportunity to raise any of them. She is now fighting to retain parental rights and bring her daughter back home.

GI saves Iraqi boy in long-shot adoption - Yahoo! News

Source: Yahoo! News

MAUSTON, Wis. - Capt. Scott Southworth knew he'd face violence, political strife and blistering heat when he was deployed to one of Baghdad's most dangerous areas. But he didn't expect Ala'a Eddeen.

'Ballerina Dreams: A True Story'

Source: MSNBC

"Ballerina Dreams: A True Story" chronicles the story of five little girls with physical disabilities who dreamed of becoming ballerinas and dancing on stage — and did. Their inspiring story proves that dreams really do come true.

Colin Farrell opens up about son's health battle

Source: USA Today

In an interview with the Irish Independent newspaper, Colin Farrell revealed that his 4-year-old son, James, suffers from a rare form of cerebral palsy called Angelman Syndrome.

BBC NEWS | Health | Mother seeks girl s hysterectomy

Source: BBC News

Alison Thorpe, 45, from Essex, says 15-year-old Katie, who has cerebral palsy, would be confused by periods and they would cause her indignity.

Families get help finding loved ones lost in institutions

Source: CNN

An increasing number of people are trying to reconnect with family members sent to live in institutions decades ago, advocates for the disabled say.

Lower income = increasingly migraine?

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Lack of money equals headaches? Article ties anual income with headaches and migraines...

The health affect of smoking

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"The cigarette tax is a proven strategy to protect thousands of kids from tobacco addiction," said William V. Corr, Executive Director of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. "A higher cigarette tax is a win-win solution - a health win that will reduce tobacco use and

Botox may ease cerebral palsy in kids

Source: MSNBC

As a treatment for muscle stiffness in children with cerebral palsy, shots of botulinum toxin A, best known by the brand name Botox, are safe and produce measurable improvements in function, according to a new study.

Fitness a Struggle for Disabled People

Source: ABC News

Deborrah Pittman, head of the computer science department at Bluefield State College in West Virginia, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1997 and sometimes uses a wheelchair. She lives in a state where one in four adults is disabled, the highest rate in the country.

Movie Review: Rory O' Shea Was Here

Rory is a punk. Michael is misunderstood. When Rory meets Michael the most poignant and entertaining film begins and doesn't stop till the credits.

Something in the Way He Moves

Source: villagevoice.com

Larry Seiler has cerebral palsy. But he doesn't want your pity—he wants your love.

Hey, it's OK to laugh

Source: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Josh Blue's humor can be uncomfortable at times. The 28-year-old comic – who recently won NBC's Last Comic Standing –was born with cerebral palsy. Making fun of himself is the focal point of his act.

5m Payout After Home Birth Blunder

Source: thisisworcester.co.uk

A SEVERELY disabled 12-year-old boy who needs round-the-clock care following complications with his birth has been awarded almost £5m in compensation.

Alberta mom gets conditional sentence for sexual pictures of son on Internet

Source: mytelus.com

A wheelchair-bound Alberta woman's quest for love over the Internet has landed her a conditional sentence of two years less a day for sending sexual pictures of her young son to an Ottawa man she met online ...

Mother Charged With Trying To Kill Her Disabled Twins

Source: Local 6

Mother Charged With Trying To Kill Her Disabled Twins HOMASSASA, Fla. -- A mother was charged with two counts of attempted murder after she tried to kill her disabled twin boys and then herself, authorities said Wednesday.