Rebecca Burdine knew something was wrong the day her baby girl was born. Sophie was born without a natural sucking reflex, making it nearly impossible to eat. Later, it became clear that she had ...

Ciavarro lacks the 15th chromosome and doesn’t sleep well, experiences seizures, and suffers from a neurological condition ...

This browser does not support the Video element. NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - Rose Smith, a 5-year-old New Brighton girl, is one of 160 Minnesotans with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurogenic disorder ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Actor Colin Farrell recently disclosed that his son, James, has Angelman syndrome, one of the driving factors behind Farrell's ...

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Actor Colin Farrell is launching a new foundation to raise awareness of a rare genetic condition called Angelman syndrome, so that his son and others with the disorder will have more support and ...

Colin Farrell says his personal life has inspired him to launch a new foundation aimed at helping people with intellectual disabilities. The actor, 48, recently launched the Colin Farrell Foundation, ...

What is Angelman syndrome? The rare genetic condition affecting Colin Farrell’s son - Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic condition which causes physical and learning disabilities ...

Colin Farrell has opened up on his difficult decision to place his disabled son in long-term care. James was born to Colin and ex-partner US model Kim Bordenave. The youngster was diagnosed with the ...

For the first time, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) joins Angelman Brasil in a national awareness campaign about Angelman Syndrome, a rare and still little-known genetic condition. The ...