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May 09 2026HEALTH

Do kids need X-rays so soon after arm fracture surgery?

Doctors often take X-rays four weeks after fixing broken forearms in children using a metal rod inside the bone. This practice started because it feels like the safe thing to do, not because anyone proved it helps kids heal faster or better. A new look back at old patient records asked whether those

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May 09 2026LIFESTYLE

Summer vibes at Sea Bright: Donovan's Reef rolls out 2026 plans

Donovan's Reef is gearing up for another summer of beachside fun in Sea Bright. This Monmouth County spot has been a go-to since 1976, and it's easy to see why. With a private beach, an oceanfront tiki bar, and music that keeps the energy high, it's no surprise the place made USA Today's shortlist f

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May 09 2026FINANCE

Dogecoin’s Price Jump: Why Traders Aren’t Getting Too Excited

Dogecoin saw a 14% jump in just one month, but experts aren’t calling it a full recovery. Many believe this rise is just a short-lived bounce, not the start of a long-term upward trend. One trader pointed out key price levels where Dogecoin might struggle to break through. These levels include zones

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May 08 2026SPORTS

Dominick Barlow: From Football Field to NBA Court

Dom Barlow grew up loving football, but a chance shot in basketball changed his path. He chose not to go the college route; instead he sharpened his skills in Overtime Elite and soon earned a spot in the NBA. His mother, Theresa, and his grandfather, Tim, raised him with hard work and strong values

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May 08 2026SCIENCE

Testing a New Brain Cancer Drug: What Research Shows So Far

Doctors often face tough choices when treating aggressive brain tumors. A recent trial looked at how well a drug called regorafenib works in newly diagnosed and recurring glioblastoma cases. Instead of traditional methods, researchers used a flexible approach where patient data influenced treatment

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May 07 2026HEALTH

Checking breast health with heat scans: a closer look at an old idea

Doctors have long known that breast cancer is a major health concern for women, especially those between 40 and 75. That’s the age group where this disease becomes the top killer. For many years, they’ve used mammograms as the standard check-up tool. But there’s another method that’s been around for

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May 07 2026HEALTH

How pathologists in Turkey connect online: habits, doubts, and digital change

Doctors who study tissue changes to diagnose diseases are also regular internet users, just like millions of others. A new survey takes a close look at how pathologists in Turkey use social platforms in their work and free time. Instead of focusing only on numbers, the study asks why some hesitate b

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May 06 2026OPINION

Reviving Akron’s Downtown: A Fresh Look at New Plans

Downtown Akron Partnership, founded over three decades ago, has kept its promise to build a lively city center. In 2018 it released a Vision + Redevelopment Plan that set clear goals for the next few years. The plan was built from community interviews, public meetings and online surveys, giving resi

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May 06 2026HEALTH

Yoga’s Quiet Role in Helping Kids Fight Cancer Side Effects

Doctors have been exploring gentle ways to ease tough side effects for young cancer patients. Yoga, often seen as a calm activity for healthy people, is now getting attention in hospitals. Between 2009 and 2024, researchers dug through hundreds of studies to see if yoga could help kids battling canc

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Better support for cancer patients beyond just medicine

Doctors often focus on the medical side of chemotherapy but forget about how patients feel deep down. For breast cancer patients, the emotional and spiritual challenges can be just as tough as the physical ones. New research highlights how important it is to address these needs, yet they usually sli

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