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Lighting the way

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Judy Mahle Lutter co-founded the Melpomene Institute in 1981 to research health issues for women runners. The institute has researched concerns such as osteoporosis and physical exercise during pregnancy. Lutter, who is 52, became a dedicated runner at the age of 33.

Author: Kowalchik, Claire
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1992
History, Practice, Biography, Associations, Women athletes, Lutter, Judy Mahle, Melpomene Institute

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Hear ye, hear ye

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Conventional hearing aids do not always help children with profound ear problems, such as Caitlin Parton, who became nearly deaf as a complication of meningitis. Caitlin's hearing has improved remarkably after a cochlear implant was surgically added to her ear.

Author: Lubin, Libby
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1992
Editorial, Case studies, Innovations, Hearing aids, Prevention, Deafness, Cochlear implants

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Polar attraction

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Ann Bancroft is leading the American Women's Trans-Antarctic Expedition. The three-woman team expects to travel 1,700 miles across Antarctica in 100 to 120 days.

Author: Roberts, David
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1992
Discovery and exploration, Antarctic regions

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