Researchers suggest troponin tests could help detect ‘silent’ harm and predict the risk of future cardiovascular events

A teenager who tried to take her own life after months in a school isolation booth says she felt trapped.

A moving moment shared between two contestants in latest episode of “Survivor” transcended the competition and brought host Jeff Probst to tears.

BBC found children were fed chilli flakes, left in soiled clothes and had vinegar poured on cuts.

“The label of being autistic has been so helpful to me because that’s helped me to understand myself, but gender and sexuality-wise, labels do not feel comfy for me in any capacity, because I feel lik...

Autistic young adults often experience challenges in the transition to adulthood, including loss of childhood services and difficulties managing the complexities of adult life. Additionally, quality o...

Damien, who contemplated suicide due to his experiences, says he believes NHS services think autistic people can't engage effectively with therapy.

ShareTweetAs the DIS-CONNECTED project comes to a close, we are releasing our reports and tools developed throughout the initiative. The project explored violence against women and children with disab...

A BBC investigation finds some nurses were verbally abusive and cruel towards unwell teenagers.

Portugal permite, por lei, a esterilização de adultos e menores com deficiência. Para muitas famílias é a resposta a um conjunto de medos; activistas falam em “atropelo dos Direitos Humanos”.

Schools are urged to use proactive and positive behavior support alternatives that prevent the need for these practices.

Background: Autistic camouflage describes how autistic individuals assimilate allistic behavior for societal acceptance, while White mimicry demonstrates how non-White individuals assimilate White ide...

Exclusive: Councils win just 1.2% of tribunals, as experts see signs provision is becoming a battle with desperate families

Just a handful of MPs attended a debate to mark the international day of disabled people, four days after the House of Commons voted in favour of a bill that would legalise assisted suicide. More t…