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Every year Penn State students raise money to help kids fight cancer. (Photo: Penn State)

Childhood Cancer

Research Ups the Odds for Kids with Cancer The American Cancer Society reports one in every 285 children younger than 20 will be diagnosed with cancer. That makes childhood cancer relatively rare. Still, nearly 16,000 new cases were anticipated for 2014 resulting in 1,900 to
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Food & Friends' Dining Out for Life is this Thursday. (Graphic: Food & Friends)

Dining Out for Life

Food & Friends Fundraiser Set for Apr. 24 On Thursday, Apr. 24, 98 restaurants throughout the DMV will donate 25-100 percent of their proceeds to Food & Friends. The event, held annually in the United States and Canada, raises funds for 60 HIV/AIDS service
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Coffee, Miracle Drink

Studies Find Coffee Can Be Good for You I don’t know about you, but the heat of summer doesn’t quash my need for coffee. On the contrary, when the lazy days of summer kick in, I can drink more than ever — iced cold with a splash of almond milk and vanilla, please. Not only
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