Radiation Exposure Could Have Caused Parkinson’s
In the late 1970s at a Nevada air force base, a technician accidentally exposed airman Dan Hott to a great deal of radiation, perhaps...
Fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease
You can hear the emotion in Mike Krikorian's voice while describing his friend, Pam Callahan, who passed away last February from ALS, also called...
Man with Down Syndrome enjoys life
Evelyn Heckhaus of New Bern, North Carolina, and her 40-year-old son Ed talk daily. Their close relationship began 40 years ago in 1971 at...
Mingo Turns Despair Into Hope
Sometimes, a person with a disability may struggle emotionally to the point of pondering suicide. Robert Mingo of Minneapolis has been there and felt...
Bert Shepard, One-Legged Pitcher
August 4 marks the 65th anniversary of a great moment in baseball history. In 1945, lefty Bert Shepard, an amputee with an artificial leg,...
Learning Disability in Reading Comprehension
For years, Ann Farris of San Francisco, California, tried keeping a secret hidden: she wasn't particularly gifted in comprehending what she read.
"You can fool...
Attention Deficit Disorder
Back in January, "Brook" was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD), which an Attention Deficit Disorder Association website defines as a neurobiological, often genetically...
Tropic Thunder movie offends some
Released this August, the Tom Cruise movie "Tropic Thunder" has grossed nearly $200 million and now has a great many advocates and people with intellectual disabilities very upset
Vasculitis and Stroke
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute website defines 'vasculitis' as a fairly rare auto-immune disorder involving blood vessel inflammation that narrows, closes, or...
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
'Ann' is fifty-seven years old, lives in central Missouri and prefers remaining anonymous. She has multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome (MCSS), which the National Institute of Environmental Health Science defines as
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Stanford Ranch Family Dentistry in Rocklin serving the local community since...
Rocklin, Calif.- For nearly 24 years, Jason and Heather have grown their successful Stanford Ranch Family Dentistry practice by faithfully serving patients throughout the Rocklin, Roseville, and greater South Placer County region. Their business has grown to now employ over a dozen employees which helps them meet the growing demands of a successful local business.
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Mahany Park in Roseville, meeting the needs of an active community
Roseville, Calif.- Mahany Park in Roseville is more than a park, much more. Located in west Roseville on the corner of Pleasant Grove Blvd. and Woodcreek Oaks Blvd., it is an active community hub 365 days per year.