Debbie Marsh, Disaboom
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Amputees Swim, Surf, Kayak with Waterproof Prosthesis or Liners
Does your prosthetic leg or arm keep you from enjoying water sports, or even a day at the beach or pool? Not any more! We've got options starting at less than $100 to get you back in the surf.
Book Review: The First Year: Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Want the latest on low vision associated with aging? Risk factors, laser treatments, best nutrition, assistive technology and online communities for age-related macular degeneration are detailed in this comprehensive book.
Traumatic Brain Injury: One Woman's Journey Beyond the Alaskan Frontier
Traumatic brain injury dramatically changes the life of a school psychologist with a thirst for adventure. A gripping first-person account, the TBI is incidental to her amazing story.
Cancer Drug Ineffective with Vitamin C
Chemotherapy and vitamin C don't mix. That's according to a recent study that found a detrimental effect with every drug tested.
Can Biomarkers Guide Lung Cancer Treatment?
Biomarkers, molecules which indicate an abnormal process or disease in the body, may soon be used to determine the chemotherapy regimen for people with lung cancer.
Cancer Rates Determined Primarily by Lifestyle and Environmental Risks, Studies Show
Were you aware that whether or not there's cancer in your family is much less likely to put you at risk of the disease than your own lifestyle and environment?
Cancer Patients Have Gene Mutations in Cancer Cells
Ten gene mutations were found in the cancer cells of the first woman ever to be fully decoded, likely leading to more chemotherapy targeted at specific gene abnormalities.
Untreated Cancers Disappear on Their Own
"Recent research findings have shown that some cancers simply go away without treatment. The implications of this are enormous and some scientists are suggesting a ""watchful waiting"" policy."
Genetics aren't everything. Lifestyle factors are some of the most important in determining who will get cancer. Check out these top 10 ways to reduce your risk.
Deaf Volunteer Teacher Hears Student Needs, Not Voices
John Kulman is deaf and a former professor who teaches English as a second language to immigrants. He discusses his love for teaching after receiving a cochlear implant, and why he's the perfect candidate to teach English as a deaf teacher.
