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Recent Disabilities Articles

Dyslexia May Make It Tough to Tune Out School Noise
But sitting in front of teacher or using wireless technologies might help, experts say

Handwriting Skills May Lag in Kids With Autism
Therapy to improve letter formation could boost self-esteem, researchers say

Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns
Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests

CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters

Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids
Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients

Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy
Supervised exercise had better results than wait-and-see approach, researchers say

Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism
Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say

Psychiatric Meds for Infants Linked to Later Behavior Problems
Researchers found drugs used to treat mood disorders, pain and epilepsy raised risk

Brain Protein Tied to Retardation
Growth factor could help cells communicate with each other, researchers say

Existing Drug May Lead to ALS Treatment
Researchers hope to start testing in patients within five years

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Show sexy side with help of strip-tease workshops, see burlesque show [things to do]

Michelle L'amour and her dance troupe, the "Starlets", will present a Chicago Style Burlesque show at Kira's Oasis in Centerville today. Plus check out a day of Burlesque and strip-tease workshops for women only. The workshops (18 and older) begin at 12:15 p.m. and the burlesque show (21 and older) begins at 8:30 p.m. » More

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The Twilight Saga: New Moon [showtimes]

After the abrupt departure of Edward, Bella develops a deep friendship with Jacob and becomes drawn into the world of werewolves. More »

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Dining out on Thanksgiving? [restaurant reviews]

Don't want to go to battle with a turkey this Thanksgiving Day? Several Miami Valley restaurants are volunteering to do the work for you. We invited restaurant owners to let readers know if they were open on Thanksgiving Day and what they were serving. More »

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