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Faces of Autism: An Adult On The Spectrum 0

Scott Robertson describes himself as a “computer geek” who has “trouble smiling for cameras.” But for countless autistic men, women and children, Robertson is a symbol of hope.

Sights set on the future 0

Ben Vercellone’s world went black when he was 4-and-a-half years old. A car accident left his mom and sister dead, his body skewered, and his eyesight gone.

Life with Marfan 0

It’s November 2004 and things are not going Greg Evashko’s way. For three years, he’s been jobless. For close to twice as long, he’s been suffering from intense fatigue and pain. He’s seen countless doctors. The most memorable advice he received was when a physician told him to relax.

Mending a hole in a woman’s heart 0

Between the holidays and the new year, the snow and sleet, and afternoons spent with her grandchildren, this past winter was marked by one overriding theme for Eleanor Enerson: shortness of breath.