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More kids are beating cancer. Improving the rest of their lives is next.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.
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Baseball: St. Charles North starts fast in regional win over BataviaMay 29, 2025 10:12 pm - Senior Matt Kelly’s first playoff at-bat for St. Charles North was a memorable one. With two outs in the bottom of the first inning with runners at first and second and t...
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I’m an oncologist. Here are 11 science-based ways to reduce your cancer risk.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.
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Double-dipping may seem gross, but it’s not as risky as you thinkMay 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.
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You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here’s whyMay 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.
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Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here’s what we know so farMay 29, 2025 9:12 pm - Want a COVID-19 vaccination this fall? For many Americans, it’s not clear how easy it will be to get one – or if they’ve lost the choice.
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Pritzker to consider bill mandating gun owners lock up firearms near minorsMay 29, 2025 7:06 pm - A bill that would require gun owners to keep any firearms in a locked box whenever a minor is present will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker.
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Trump meets with the Federal Reserve chairman he has repeatedly scornedMay 29, 2025 5:55 pm - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump met with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday and the two discussed the economy but not Powell's outlook for interest rates...
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Trump suffered ‘mental anguish’ from disputed CBS News interview with Harris, lawyer saysMay 29, 2025 5:53 pm - NEW YORK — President Donald Trump suffered “mental anguish” from CBS News' editing of a “60 Minutes” interview with Democratic opponent Kamala Harris last fall, his lawye...
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White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.’s MAHA reportMay 29, 2025 5:50 pm - WASHINGTON — The White House will fix errors in a much-anticipated federal government report spearheaded by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr....