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U.S. News and World Report released their list of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2022 and Philadelphia barely made it. The City of Brotherly Love came in at 99th, the lowest-ranked of the seven Pennsylvania cities on the list. The list was based on each city's jobs, housing affordability, quality of life, desirability, and net migration statistics. Philadelphia made the list thanks to its mix of lifestyles and affordability.

A chronic ailment lasts for three months or more. It isn't a cold or the flu that goes away in a few days. It's a chronic illness that causes long-term stress, suffering, and frustration, as well as lowering your quality of life and maybe shortening your lifespan.

US Air Force from USA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. More than 100 Colonia High School alumni are looking for answers about what made them all come down with the same illness. The New Jersey High School is under scrutiny as it has been realized that an unprecedented amount of graduates have all come down with rare forms of brain tumors and cancer.

For Cherry Perry, a routine diabetes check turned into a life-altering appointment when her doctor heard something abnormal in her lung. An X-ray confirmed the worst – lung cancer.

In the News: A new study is showing that chemicals in pet feces may serve as warning signs for impending bad human health. Toxic chemicals found in our pet's stoolsHealth Stuff TO Know.

In the News: TikTok video shows Cancer hiding in a strange place: Under your Nails. for anybody who has nails. The video shows a rare type of cancer called a “Subungual melanoma.” This type of cancer can be very dangerous. And, unfortunately, if it’s not caught in time, it can kill you.

Huge developments in cancer research.(Erdark/iStock) After years of research on genetic mutations of cells and a key discovery made of cells carrying KRAS gene mutations having large amounts of a reactive form of iron, scientists can attack this aspect of the mutated cells by delivering cancer medications to the “ferroaddicted” cells without causing damage to the healthy cells. This approach could spare cancer patients a significant level of discomfort going forward.

New research is showing that being overweight for long periods of time increases your risk of developing colon cancer. To reduce your risk of developing colon cancer it’s important to stop the cycle of yo-yo dieting.

**This article is based on nonfiction by actual events that were witnessed firsthand by me; used with permission. I moved to a new town with a small young son and needed a reliable daycare set up for my son. I was connected with a wonderful woman and we soon became great friends. As the years slowly passed we celebrated birthdays and a few holidays together.

When does a prank cross the line into hurtful harassment?. Families in the United States come in all shapes and sizes. Especially since the pandemic and the housing difficulties that came with it, it's not uncommon for extended family members to be living with one another for the sake of cost and efficiency. The US Bureau of Census estimates that about 1,300 new blended families are formed every day.

Clay Slenk and Mariah Nelesen are engaged to be married and both have been diagnosed with cancerGoFundMe. Clay Slenk and Mariah Nelesen got engaged the day after Christmas in 2020. The couple planned to have a huge wedding this summer. They wanted to pull out all the stops and share their love for one another with family and friends in attendance.

At the start of the Shamrock half marathon, Sacramento, CAPhoto and video by Carmen Micsa. At the start of Shamrock half-marathon, Sacramento, CA. “May your trouble be less. And your blessings be more. And nothing but happiness come through your door.” –Irish Blessing.

Early detection is crucial for a cure, and the older you are the more chance you have of lung cancer becoming your enemy. Many people with lung cancer show no signs or symptoms at the early stages of cancer development. But by looking back at what symptoms people diagnosed with lung cancer have reported, we can gain insight into some early warning signs people at high risk for lung cancer can look out for.

Skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer among Americans. Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are the most common types of skin cancer. Each year about 4.3 million adults get treated for basal cell. And the treatment of squamous cell carcinomas cost America about $4.8 billion.

Childhood CancerNational Cancer Institute/Unsplash. **This article is based on nonfiction by actual events that were witnessed firsthand: used with permission. To say that the summer of 1987 was rough is an understatement. Not only had I been homeless part of the summer, but something was seriously wrong with my youngest daughter. My husband had left us choosing an alcohol and drug addiction over our family.

The human body is made so that it sends us signals as symptoms to let us know something's wrong. Sadly, many of us overlook such signs, thinking it'll be all right anyway. We have gathered several symptoms that may signal cancer, and we recommend taking them seriously.

The author of this article offers no medical advice as to the nutritional value or lack thereof of modern-day fast food, inclusive of plant-based options. Seeking a doctor’s opinion regarding any questions of this nature is highly recommended. In the interests of clarity, information and excerpts for this article are fully-attributed to several media outlets and company websites, including Wikipedia, ASCO Post, Buzzfeed, Zippia.com, Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and FlowerBurger.com.

Photo by the National Cancer Institute on Unsplash. Cancer is no joke, and the path to tackling this disease can be difficult and lonely. Therefore, in an organization in Chicago has made it its mission to eliminate the isolation that this illness can bring by bringing people together. Imerman Angels was founded in 2006 by Jonny Imerman after he endured his battle with cancer. He saw how it helped to have a support system through his journey in fighting the illness and wanted to give others the same support that he had.