Skin cancer includes basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. New cases of Melanoma cancers are expected to increase in 2019. Photo Courtesy of Spectrumhealth.org Hot temperatures are on the way and it’s time for precautionary treatments involving skin and sun-care. Sunlight exposure can be quite common for people […]
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Autism Speaks offers support to families
The important piece to the puzzle celebrating Autism Awareness Month. Cierra Richardson | The Famuan A growing number of young children in the U.S. are being diagnosed with autism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 15 percent increase in autism nationally in 2018. in the CDC report, […]
Awareness key in combating colorectal cancer
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is an annual celebration during the month of March to raise awareness of colorectal cancer. Photo Courtesy of hchc.org/ Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of death among men and women in the U.S., and it is continuing to rise each year. The American Cancer Society estimates there will […]
Florida faces challenges in State of Tobacco Control report
The American Lung Association's "State of Tobacco Control" report addresses the state and federal governments efforts to reduce and prevent tobacco use, including its impact on young people using e-cigarettes. Photo Courtesy of prnewswire.com Tobacoo causes more than 480,000 deaths in the United States every year. Perhaps even more alarming, more than 16 million Americans […]
Bill would end pet leasing in Florida
Photo Courtesy of the nypost.com. The term “lease to own” is quite common for residents searching for a home or even a vehicle. However, a relatively new trend, known as “pet leasing,” has lawmakers pushing to ban the practice in Florida. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty […]
Bill would make financial literacy course a requirement
Courtesy of catholiccharitiesdm.org. As millennials prepare for the job market and adulthood, learning about money management skills, loans and savings are imperative for their financial wellbeing. To help teens get a head start on these skills, Florida lawmakers have introduced two identical bills targeting financial literacy. They say their plan […]
Federal workers stage ‘End the Shutdown’ rally
Federal Workers rallying together in efforts to protest the government shutdown. Cierra Richardson | The Famuan As Congress and President Donald Trump continue a partial government shutdown over funding for a proposed border wall, federal workers are raising their own concerns. This week marked the first two-week pay period where many […]
Farm Share helps families affected by hurricane
Two Leon County Sherrif Officers providing a resident with a bulk of food items. Cierra Richardson | The Famuan In the wake of Hurricane Michael, many residents in Tallahassee were without power and forced to throw out perishable items. In hopes to assist and bring relief to families, the Leon […]