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Cover Story
Seeing Eye Docs
All eyes are turning toward the new Doheny Retina Institute, where scientists have launched an all-out crusade against blinding diseases.
By Lori Oliwenstein
If You Can Read These Words
Banishing age-related macular degeneration, a sight-robbing deterioration of central vision, is the focus of intense research by scientists and physicians. By Lori Oliwenstein
Natural Wonders
Herbal remedies have been around for thousands of years, but their interaction with modern medicines can be deadly. By Jon Nalick
Weight Less
Bariatric surgery does more than help obese people lose weight: it offers hope for a longer, healthier life. By Alicia Di Rado
Hand-Me-Down Genes
Women at risk for ovarian and breast cancers are helping physicians refine the scientific tools used to detect, and possibly prevent, the inherited mutations. By Alicia Di Rado
Dream Doctor
Kristin Skinner fought against following her family’s path to becoming a physician, but dreams of cancer cells led her to a career in oncologic surgery and research. By Jon Nalick
Food Fight
New research lends credence to the argument that a sound diet can play a significant role in reducing
cancer risk. By Jon Nalick
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