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Disabled Vet Frances Rivera Has Wind in Her Sails

Disabled Vet Frances Rivera Has Wind in Her Sails

As one of the nation's top amputee kiteboarders, Frances Rivera is way more comfortable gliding over water than snow. But ...
The Smartest Guy in the Room

The Smartest Guy in the Room

When Phil Skiff evaluates federal grant applications, he’s typically the only reviewer without a PhD. But as a below-knee amputee, ...
Tips for Right-sizing Your Prosthesis Cost

Tips for Right-sizing Your Prosthesis Cost

The prosthetic marketplace seems designed to make amputees feel helpless. Here are some practical tips to help you get a ...
Me and My Giant Birthmark

Me and My Giant Birthmark

How should a congenital amputee react when a stranger offers an unsolicited "solution" to your limb difference? I'm learning to ...
Paralympic Track and Field Nationals: 5 Takeaways

Paralympic Track and Field Nationals: 5 Takeaways

Ezra Frech, Hunter Woodhall, and Noelle Lambert were among the amputee athletes who stood out at this weekend's US Paralympic ...
Beatriz Hatz Rediscovers the Joy in Parasports

Beatriz Hatz Rediscovers the Joy in Parasports

The daily grind of training made 2023 a frustrating year for Paralympic track star Beatriz Hatz. But the amputee athlete ...
Japanese Researchers Regenerate Joints in Amputated Frog Limbs

Japanese Researchers Regenerate Joints in Amputated Frog Limbs

Researchers at Kyoto University, Japan, have regenerated functional joints in frogs by activating a newly discovered reintegration mechanism. Further understanding ...

Long-Term Opioid Use Associated With Increased Risk of Depression

Opioids may cause short-term improvement in mood, but long-term use imposes risk of new-onset depression, according to a Saint Louis ...

United Airlines Fined for Disability-Related Violations

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined United Airlines $2.75 million for violating the DOT rules protecting air travelers ...
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