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Biden’s sudden diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer is unfortunately all too common

By CARLA K. JOHNSON
May 22, 2025 11:09 pm - With Former President Joe Biden’s announcement of his diagnosis of late-stage prostate cancer this week, here’s what you should know about screening in men past age 70, as well as staging and treatment options.
Weight-loss drugs may lower cancer risk in people with diabetes, a study suggests

By CARLA K. JOHNSON
May 22, 2025 10:58 pm - Excess body weight can raise the risk of certain cancers, leading researchers to wonder whether blockbuster drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound could play a role in cancer prevention.
How to protect yourself from mosquito bites

By Teddy Amenabar and Lindsey Bever
May 22, 2025 10:42 pm - The start of summer often brings the sounds of happy people enjoying the outdoors. Another sound is not so pleasant — the buzz of mosquitoes heralding a day of swatting and itching. See how the experts say you can keep the mosquitoes at bay.
Families of disabled children frequently struggle to pay medical bills

By Hannah Docter-Loeb
May 22, 2025 10:14 pm - Families of children with disabilities were nearly twice as likely to report financial hardships as families of those without disabilities, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.
Summer safety for kids

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
May 22, 2025 9:29 pm - Soon school will be out for summer. That means schedules and activities will change and your child may be exposed to more risks. While you make plans to enjoy the outdoors with your family this summer, keep these safety tips in mind.
Early signs of neurological disorders in infants

By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
May 22, 2025 8:52 pm - When babies are very young, their brains are growing fast. That’s why it’s important for parents to know what signs might indicate that something is off. Sometimes, neurological disorders impacting a baby’s brain, nerves or spinal cord can affect how a baby moves, learns or interacts with others.
H. pylori can cause ulcers, lead to cancer screening

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
May 21, 2025 10:22 pm - I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach cancer. Is that really necessary? If I agree, what are the tests I will need to get?
‘The Bachelor’ alum Daisy Kent reads to Child’s Voice students

Submitted by Foundation for Hearing Speech Resources
May 20, 2025 7:54 pm - Child’s Voice in Wood Dale recently hosted an inspirational event featuring hearing health advocate Daisy Kent, who read from her children’s book and shared experiences with hearing loss.
Pedal power: Schaumburg gears up for a month of biking fun

Submitted by village of Schaumburg
May 20, 2025 2:20 pm - Schaumburg encourages biking in June with events like a police-escorted tour, business and family challenges to record miles, and a Bike to Metra Day.
Trump officials set new requirements for COVID vaccines in healthy adults and children

By MATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD
May 20, 2025 11:08 am - Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer be routinely approved under a major new policy shift unveiled Tuesday by the Trump administration.

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