CHICAGO — Leo Lytel was diagnosed with autism as a toddler. But by age 9 he had overcome the disorder. His progress is part of a growing body of research that suggests at least 10 percent of children ...

PHILADELPHIA — The college gym is packed with employers offering work opportunities, but Jimmy Myers, a freshman at Drexel University, has come to the career fair to speak with just one of them: the ...

Learn what celebrities with bipolar disorder have said about the condition, including the biggest challenges they’ve faced and why they’ve chosen to share their diagnosis.

In horror, the “be careful what you wish for” plotline is as classic as the haunted house. Otherwise known as “The Monkey’s Paw,” after the story by W.W. Jacobs, it warns of greed, hubris and the ...

Whether You’re Looking for Magic, Laughs, or Sex-Ed, These 20 Queer Friendly Books Will Fill Your Reading Needs ...

Flesh turning to stone sounds like something from fantasy, but this rare genetic disease does something similar, often doing ...

Trace elements are needed only in small amounts, but they can have large effects on the developing brain. A research team led ...

Doctronic reports that late autism diagnoses in adults are rising, offering critical self-understanding and access to ...

A simple urine test may help identify children at risk for autism sooner than current assessments—opening the door for ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising connection between autism and ADHD that goes deeper than labels. Instead of diagnoses, it’s the severity of autism-like traits that seems to shape how the brain ...

The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.

Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.