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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?
‘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.
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.
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.

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