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Taiwan in Typhoon Lockdown: Life Stops, Preparations Ramp Up

November 1, 2024

Imagine an island coming to a halt. That’s what happened when Typhoon Kong-rey swooped in on Taiwan’s east coast. The storm, one of the biggest in almost three decades, shut down financial markets, grounded hundreds of flights, and reduced train services. Nearly half a million households lost power.

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Israel's Recent Strike: A Warning to Iran

October 31, 2024

On October 26, Israel made history by carrying out its first overt aerial attack on Iran. The move came after months of Iranian missile and drone strikes on Israel. Israel's Air Force, using over 100 aircraft, targeted Iran's ballistic missile production facilities and key air defense systems. This

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Amy Robach's Cancer Journey: What Doctors Said That Stuck With Her

October 31, 2024

Amy Robach, former co-host of Good Morning America and breast cancer survivor, shared a powerful moment from her cancer journey. Diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2013 during an on-air mammogram, Robach underwent a double mastectomy and eight rounds of chemo. In a podcast episode for Breast Ca

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Reducing Breast Cancer Deaths: A Simple Screening Tool for Latin America

October 30, 2024

Valentina Agudelo first noticed the problem while studying for a college competition: women in Latin America were dying more often from breast cancer because it was caught too late. This was mainly due to the lack of access to mammograms in rural areas. So, she and her friends came up with an idea f

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Local Hospital and Dragon Boating Team: A Unique Support for Breast Cancer Survivors

October 29, 2024

Did you know that there's a wonderful collaboration happening in Gibson City, Illinois? The Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services Oncology Clinic and the Prairie Dragon Paddlers (PDP) have teamed up to make a real difference in the lives of breast cancer survivors. Christal Gossett, who heads the O

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Olivia Munn's Inspiring Evening: Green Gown, Cancer Awareness, and a Loving Husband

October 29, 2024

Olivia Munn made her red carpet appearance at InStyle’s Imagemaker Awards on a special note. For the first time since her recent battle with breast cancer, the actress showed off her mastectomy scars. She did so boldly, wearing a dark green slip dress with a low back, revealing her scars. This comes

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Estée Lauder Encourages Breast Health in Daily Self-Care

October 28, 2024

Think about self-care. Mostly, we think of facials, therapy sessions, and nails. But what about our breasts? Breast cancer affects Black women the most, yet breast health often takes a back seat. That's why Estée Lauder Companies launched the "Breast Care is Self-Care" campaign during Breast Cancer

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Could a War in Iran Start a Global Conflict?

October 27, 2024

Imagine this: a Saturday morning attack by Israel on Iran. This might seem like a local issue, right? Wrong. It could pull the U. S. into a regional war and drag other big players like Russia into the mix. The U. S. isn't stopping Israel from pushing the envelope, and it's just emboldening them. Rus

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Cancer Cells Grow Fast in a Lab: What You Need to Know

October 27, 2024

Ever wondered how fast cancer cells can grow? A PhD student from Nottingham, England, showed us in a viral TikTok video. Sophie Williams, 23, shared microscope footage of cancer cells doubling in just three days and forming colonies by the fourth day. But don't panic! This rapid growth isn't the sam

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Middle East in Turmoil: Israel Strikes Iran, Amidst Regional Tension

October 26, 2024

Israel launched surprise airstrikes on Iran early Saturday, targeting military facilities that produce missiles and surface-to-air missile sites. This escalation heightens tensions between the longtime enemies, with the region already facing violence from militant groups backed by Iran. Lebanon has