For the first time, Colin Farrell has opened up his home and talked in-depth about life with his son James, who has Angelman syndrome. James was just a toddler when he was diagnosed with the rare ...

A rare genetic condition leads to developmental difficulties, happy disposition. Oct. 22, 2008— -- Six-year-old Ryan Ravellette is a happy and sociable child; he has a smile that can light up a ...

Affected populations: The disorder is believed to affect somewhere between 1 in 12,000 and 1 in 24,000 people, although these figures may be underestimated. Many cases of Angelman syndrome can go ...

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, ...

Mothers are often encouraged to trust their instincts, especially regarding their children's health. But for Tiffany Young, getting others to take her concerns seriously proved challenging when her ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Have you ever heard of Angelman's Syndrome? It's a genetic disorder that affects intellectual and physical abilities in children. There is no cure. Erika Barrett wrote to me ...

Award-winning actor Colin Farrell is creating a foundation to support people with intellectual disabilities and their families in honor of his son. Farrell spoke about his 20-year-old son, James, who ...

Irish star Colin Farrell has touchingly recounted his decision to place his 21 year old son into long-term care. The actor from Dublin shared his experience, explaining how his son James was initially ...

Actor Colin Farrell has opened up about the difficult decision to move his son James, who has Angelman syndrome, into a long-term care facility. In an interview this week the actor, 48, revealed he ...

For a 10-year period between the mid-1980s and the mid-90s, there was no smile more recognizable in baseball than the huge, gap-toothed grin of center fielder Dave Henderson. Henderson died of a heart ...

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