Sahara Care’s Sharon Kaur has been specially selected to join the distinguished judging panel for the forthcoming Sikh Awards 2016. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2016
1,000 genes linked to autism, research shows
Scientists have found several hundred autism-related genes using algorithms similar to those which Facebook uses to help find friends find friends. Continue reading
Unusual boost for UK research into mental health
UK research into mental health conditions has received an unusual boost – in the form of skin cell donations from patients with bipolar disorder. Continue reading
New study shines light on siblings with autism
New research has found that the risk of younger siblings developing an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is 14 times higher if an older sibling has ASD. Continue reading
Shopping centre simulates autism in virtual reality
A shopping centre in Milton Keynes has opened a virtual reality booth where visitors can experience the world from the perspective of an autistic child. Continue reading
World’s oldest woman with Down’s syndrome celebrates 75th birthday
A pensioner from Cambridgeshire is reported to be the world’s oldest woman with Down’s syndrome, at a remarkable 75 years old. Continue reading
Autism no longer linked with induced labour, study shows
An induced labour does not appear to increase the risk of autism in babies, a new study has revealed. Continue reading
Hollywood actress says mental health experiences have helped to further her career
A Hollywood actress has spoken out about how her personal experiences with mental health have helped her to further her career – after a bipolar diagnosis led to an autobiographical self-help book, and offers of unusual on-screen roles. Continue reading