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More kids are beating cancer. Improving the rest of their lives is next.

By Amy McHugh
May 29, 2025 10:25 pm - The National Cancer Institute says 85% of children diagnosed with cancer are alive at least five years later and that there were nearly 496,000 pediatric cancer survivors in the United States in 2020. While the good news is encouraging, long-term survivor care brings its own challenges — something pediatric oncologists are working to improve.
I’m an oncologist. Here are 11 science-based ways to reduce your cancer risk.

By Dr. Mikkael A. Sekeres
May 29, 2025 10:09 pm - About 1 in 5 people around the world will develop cancer throughout the course of their lives. About 40% of new cancer diagnoses in U.S. adults aged 30 and older are considered preventable, according to a study from the American Cancer Society. Here are some tips to reduce your risk.
Double-dipping may seem gross, but it’s not as risky as you think

By Lindsey Bever
May 29, 2025 9:51 pm - Like George Costanza on “Seinfield,” many of us have done it — dip a chip into a communal bowl of salsa or stick a veggie into the hummus, bite it and then go for a double-dip. Yes, double-dipping can transmit bacteria and viruses from your mouth to the shared bowl. And yes, in theory, those microorganisms can be spread to other eaters. But in most cases, that might not be as risky as it seems.
You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here’s why

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN
May 29, 2025 9:26 pm - People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen. Too much ultraviolet exposure from the sun can lead to sunburn, dark spots and wrinkles and increased risk of skin cancer. The melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun, but dermatologists say that isn’t enough on its own.
Get the most out of your 15.7 minutes with the doctor

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
May 29, 2025 8:27 pm - The median face time with a doctor is 15.7 minutes, according to one study. Here are some tips to help you squeeze the most value out of even a brief appointment with a pressed-for-time health care practitioner.
A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says

By CARLA K. JOHNSON
May 28, 2025 11:56 am - COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. The World Health Organization said Wednesday the rise in cases is primarily in the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and western Pacific regions.
Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubs

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
May 28, 2025 8:13 am - Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.
Alopecia areata triggered by immune response

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
May 28, 2025 6:30 am - I am a healthy 23-year-old woman. I started noticing extra hairs in my brush, and then my mom found two bald spots on the back of my head. I did a telehealth appointment and they said it’s alopecia areata. What is that? Does the hair ever grow back? Will it happen again?
Social media, body image and self-esteem: What’s the connection?

By Dr. Megan Moreno, American Academy of Pediatrics
May 28, 2025 5:00 am - Ever since social media burst on the scene in the early 2000s, parents and health experts have worried about the potential impact on kids, particularly those in their early teens. Now researchers are asking how the curated content kids see online makes them feel about themselves.
‘Dirty dozen’ lists produce to clean extra carefully

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
May 28, 2025 5:00 am - When people talk about the Dirty Dozen of produce, they are referring to a list of the vegetables and fruits that are the most likely to be contaminated by pesticide residue.

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