Cerebral Palsy Stories
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Medical Marijuana's Definition Varies Between States — That's A Problem
The phrase 'medical marijuana' might give you the image of people buying plants or dried marijuana to smoke. But that's not always the case. -
Teen Walks 111 Miles With His Brother On His Back For Cerebral Palsy
A 16-year-old carried his brother with cerebral palsy on his back for 111 miles to raise awareness about the disease. -
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day: Can You Spot The Symptoms?
Cerebral palsy, an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders, is the most common childhood motor disability. -
Infection Causes Newborn Brain Damage, Not The Trauma Of Delivery
The vast majority of babies born with severe brain damage may be the result of infections and anemia, not a mismanaged delivery. -
Man With Cerebral Palsy, Cancer Earns Blue Belt In Jiu-Jitsu
Ian Matuszak, who suffers from cerebral palsy and was recently diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal cancer, was awarded his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu earlier this month. -
Cerebral Palsy Could Actually Be In Childrens' Genes: Study
There may be more of a genetic reason for cerebral palsy than we previously believed. -
3 Major Ways Marijuana Helps Sick People Live Normal Lives
Marijuana is making a record comeback in the U.S., and much of it is thanks to its ability to help people with certain illnesses. -
Neighbors Harass Family Over Handicap Ramp For Child With Cerebral Palsy
In Fountain, Colo., the parents of a child with cerebral palsy say their neighbors are threatening legal action if they don't remove their handicap ramp.
