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Nearly 19 million Americans have survived cancer, but most aren't getting the specialized follow-up care they need for lasting health effects. Advocates are fighting to change that with comprehensive survivorship care plans.
Ghana is transforming how it uses money sent home by citizens living abroad, shifting from short-term spending to long-term investments that fuel national development. The country received $7.8 billion in remittances in 2025, exceeding all foreign direct investment.
Vietnam's investment landscape is maturing as investors move away from aggressive expansion to focus on sustainable, long-term growth. The shift signals a healthier economy with more disciplined capital and stronger entrepreneurs.
Taylor Garcia plans 15 weekly activities at a North Dakota long-term care facility, from sing-alongs to chair yoga. His work provides lifelines of connection for residents who might otherwise spend their golden years isolated.
A groundbreaking national initiative is transforming how primary care doctors support cancer survivors, ensuring millions get the comprehensive care they need. The PERCS program launches four major trials to close critical gaps in post-cancer treatment.
A small Canadian town came together to raise over $6,000 for special treatment chairs that will help elderly residents live more comfortably. The raffle drew support from dozens of local businesses and community members who wanted to give back.
Two of Boston's leading cancer care institutions have resolved their staffing disagreement, choosing collaboration over conflict. The agreement ensures physician assistants can continue working seamlessly between both hospitals to care for cancer patients.
New Mexico just became the first state to offer universal free child care, and grandparents raising grandkids can access it too. In a state where more grandparents care for grandchildren than anywhere else in America, this policy changes everything.
Urban farms in South and West Dallas are turning vacant lots into thriving food hubs, thanks to years-long partnerships between researchers and local growers. A new study shows how these collaborations are tackling food deserts while creating jobs in underserved communities.
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Financial adviser Kenny Meiring offers families a roadmap for managing a loved one's finances when dementia arrives. His practical advice helps families balance dignity, care costs, and complex property decisions.
Andhra Pradesh is bringing comfort to cancer patients with new palliative care centers in five major hospitals, plus home screenings for women hesitant about cervical cancer tests. The state is also making cancer treatment more accessible with 23 day-care chemotherapy centers closer to patients' homes.
A Long Island counseling center is making mental health support more accessible for teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and life challenges. The expansion responds to growing community demand for quality care close to home.
Two major clinical trials show people can maintain their weight loss by switching to lower doses or once-daily pills after initial treatment. The findings offer hope for tackling one of obesity care's biggest challenges: keeping weight off after losing it.
A $1.35 million program is solving a major roadblock in Long COVID care by validating diagnostic tests that help doctors identify which treatments will work for which patients. The initiative brings researchers one step closer to turning promising science into real-world cures.
A massive green sea turtle named Meatloaf is fighting to keep her flipper after rescuers pulled her from a California river tangled in fishing line. The Aquarium of the Pacific needs $50,000 to fund her surgeries and recovery.
When the sirens fade after a shooting, Durham's new Office of Survivor Care steps in with free mental health counseling, food, clothing, and long-term support for victims and families. This compassionate program fills the gap when immediate crisis help ends but trauma continues.
A licensed psychologist is debunking the wellness industry's expensive version of self-care, revealing that true self-care often involves saying no and setting boundaries instead of spa days and shopping sprees. Her advice is resonating with thousands who thought they were failing at wellness.
Queensland is removing all 78 children under five from residential care facilities after an inquiry found serious failures in the child safety system. The government accepted 52 recommendations aimed at protecting vulnerable children and prioritizing family-based care.
Nicole Schulz beat cancer at 14, but the real challenge came later. Now City of Hope's survivorship clinic helps her navigate life after treatment.
St Oswald's Hospice in Newcastle marked four decades of providing dignified end-of-life care to thousands of families across the North East. The anniversary celebration brought together staff, volunteers, and families whose lives were forever changed by the hospice's unwavering compassion.
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