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Maria’s Journey
From a young age, Maria had struggled with her weight. She unsuccessfully tried diet and exercise programs. By the time she was 9, she weighed…
November is National Diabetes Month
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. If it’s not controlled, diabetes can cause blindness, nerve damage,…
Wish Granted: Cancer-Surviving Boy Stars in War Movie
A young cancer survivor with a wish to star in a war movie had it turn into reality, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
5 ways to honor veterans beyond Veterans Day
By Ashley Fantz (CNN) — Tuesday is Veterans Day, and there will be speeches and parades. “Thank you for your service,” the phrase that’s come to define how…
An Interview with FARE’s New CEO, James R. Baker, Jr. MD
FARE recently announced the appointment of James R. Baker, Jr., MD as chief executive officer and chief medical officer. Jim has been serving as interim CEO since the…
The Children’s Inn at NIH Announces New CEO
Kathy Russell will be retiring from her role as CEO of The Children’s Inn on January 8, 2015. Kathy has been dedicated to The Children’s…
NARAL Pro-Choice America on Rejection of Ballot Measure 1 in North Dakota
Voters in North Dakota today defeated Ballot Measure 1, an amendment stating that a fertilized egg has an “inalienable right to life.” In response, NARAL…
Children’s Rights benefit brings compelling stories to light, raises awareness
A crowd of approximately 300 guests gathered for the Ninth Annual Children’s Rights Benefit on Wednesday, October 29, to honor several extraordinary individuals whose efforts…
‘Hope for Baby Easton’ meet a 12-year old with the same skin disease
By Michael Benny Many of you have been following the story of Easton Friedel of Weedsport since he was born two summers ago. Easton lives with a rare,…
BNSF Provides Make-A-Wish Train Ride for Sixth Year in North Texas
Children and families members gathered at the Fort Worth Stockyards Station earlier this month to climb aboard for the 6th annual BNSF Railway Make-A-Wish train…
Gamma-Secretase Linked to Plaques in Both Alzheimer’s and Down Syndrome
BrightFocus grantee Huaxi Xu, PhD and colleagues at the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute in La Jolla, CA, have published a paper that sheds light on…
Living a Full Life
Seven-year-old Jamese loves to sing and dance and will be singing in her school’s talent show. She also loves to read, is on the honor…