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2008-12-14 | Research published today from Scottish Widows, reveals that the cost of running a home means that almost half (47%) of households are having to rely on more than one breadwinner to maintain a comfortable standard of living.

2008-12-03 | Sometimes, the inherent complications of surgery are worsened by a mistake made by a doctor or nurse during the procedure.

2008-11-06 | When people enter the hospital for any type of treatment or medical care, they expect to be diagnosed and treated properly by trained medical professionals. Unfortunately, medical errors are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for up to 98,000 deaths annually.

2008-10-02 | The majority of spinal cord injuries result in a permanent disability or paralysis and loss of feeling below the injury location.

2008-09-25 | On October 4th, M.C.A. will host the 2nd Annual Hollywood Leather Meets Lace Ride benefiting Generation Rescue. The event begins at 9am on Hollywood Blvd's Walk of Fame, motorcycle enthusiasts & celebrities will join together to ride for Generation Rescue, then to the Playboy Mansion to wrap event.

2008-09-18 | He is a two-time recipient of the Coach of the Year Award from the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association.

2008-09-10 | Today's long term care is more of a disability issue for the young and the old. Stretching out the conversation leads to the idea of disability insurance working to replace lost income; Cash long term care insurance (CashLTCi) operates with cash for care to manage consequences.

2008-08-16 | Break the Barriers, Inc., today announced that it will be hosting a delegation of dignitaries from China from Aug. 16 through Aug. 20, 2008. One country at a time,Break the Barriers is motivating people around the world to work together celebrating all abilities.

2008-08-16 | If you've ever been in an accident, you know how frustrating it can be to deal with insurance companies. While dealing with damaged property and bodily injury, you have to jump through hoops to prove how the accident affected your life.

2008-08-08 | The NCSF invite cheer programs across the country to participate in National Cheer Safety Awareness Day on August 9, 2008 by adopting the NSCF Catastrophic Injury Emergency Plan for Competitive Cheerleading.

2008-07-26 | Even though doctors and nurses try to take every precaution when delivering a baby, mistakes can happen.

2008-07-26 | Low Cost Heart Screenings for student athletes and community members on August 9, 2008 at Bogifit Youth Conditioning Center in Anaheim Hills, California from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Pre-registration is preferred by calling 1-714-701-9931. Register your athlete today!

2008-07-23 | To combat the alarming physical and psychological health hazards affecting America's young girls New Moon Girls magazine partners with Go Girl Go to talk about issues important to girls in the July/August Sports featuring an interview with Aimee Mullins, President of the Women's Sports Foundation.

2008-07-16 | Global Health Trax (GHT) flagship specialty probiotic product, ThreeLac, into her autistic son's nutritional regimen and shared her experience in her recently published book

2008-07-10 | Nashville Airport Marriott Chosen as Expedia Insiders' Select List and Receives Inclusive Employer Award

2008-06-30 | 30 Seconds To Mars And Hollywood For Habitat For Humanity Unite For One-Of-A-Kind Build. Over $10,000 raised by band auctioning off the chance to build alongside them and a Habitat for Humanity Partner family in Los Angeles area.

2008-06-11 | Birth injury can turn one of life's most joyous moments into one of life's greatest tragedies. Children who survive birth injury, often have shortened lives and suffer from permanent physical and/or mental disabilities.

2008-05-17 | A new book, The Lyme Disease Survival Guide, provides a single, comprehensive resource that describes conventional and alternative treatments, plus real-world, practical solutions for dealing with the lifestyle and emotional difficulties of this now-epidemic disease.

2008-05-15 | Millions of Americans place their lives in the hands of strangers every year, when they require emergency care, but few know that nearly half of all medical malpractice injuries are caused in emergency rooms.

2008-04-05 | Family and friends will be coming together at a Cinderella Ball to celebrate the birthday and life of Alexia, a 13 year old who has defied all of the odds to live with her numerous disabilities.