Health and Fitness
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Cancer before age 50 is increasing. A new study looks at which typesMay 09, 2025 3:59 am - Cancer before age 50 is rare, but increasing, in the United States and researchers want to know why. A new government study provides the most complete picture yet of early-onset cancers, finding that the largest increases are in breast, colorectal, kidney and uterine cancers.
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Try these simple tricks to improve dark circles and puffy eyes
May 09, 2025 3:34 am - Dark circles and puffy eye bags can be so unwelcome that treatments are popular, including expensive serums, cosmetics and procedures. But home remedies can also be effective.
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No, please don’t put ice on your burnsMay 09, 2025 3:05 am - Before modern-day medicine, home remedies for burns called for products often found in the kitchen, including butter or oil, egg whites and ice. But these remedies can cause more harm than good. An expert details how to treat a burn.
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What to know about Medicare and mental health careMay 09, 2025 2:16 am - About 15% of people over the age of 60 experience depression or anxiety disorders, which can damage quality of life and even shorten lifespan because of substance abuse or other unhealthy behaviors. Learn how Medicare covers treatment and medications.
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Use nature art as outdoor inspiration to boost child developmentMay 09, 2025 1:20 am - Spending time outside, especially in green spaces like parks, is important for children's development and well-being. Connecting with nature can even help manage some physical and mental conditions. Art also supports a child's development in meaningful ways. When combined with time outdoors, these creative activities can be even more enriching for kids.
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‘It’s a real community builder’: More schools are taking part in Bike to School DayMay 05, 2025 10:25 am - Parents organize Bike to School Day events, "bike buses,“ and monthly youth rides to encourage biking for health and community. New safety courses also help kids gain skills and confidence.
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416 miles in 10 days: Wheeling man runs length of Illinois, from Cairo to Wisconsin borderMay 04, 2025 4:37 pm - Hersey High School graduate and Wheeling resident Chase Bandolik, 28, ran the entire length of Illinois, more than 400 miles, over 10 days.
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A joyful noise: Young suburban cancer survivor’s story inspires new musicMay 02, 2025 10:13 am - Two years ago, Kamila Santiago got terrifying news: The Lake in the Hills girl, then 10, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a malignant bone tumor on her left leg. Last year, the now 12-year-old wrote about her experience in cooperation with Sing Me a Story.
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‘I know I have hope’: Community rallies behind U-46 teacher in urgent need of a kidneyMay 02, 2025 7:59 am - To her students at Timber Trails Elementary School in Hoffman Estates, Katie Pappas is more than a health teacher.
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Can creatine supplements help older adults’ muscles? Here’s what to know.