Kwame Raoul Discusses Importance of Prostate Cancer Screenings
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul knew that he was at risk of developing prostate cancer. His family history seemed inescapable. He lost his father, as well as his paternal and maternal grandfathers, to the disease. Raoul also knew he had additional risk factors: He is Black and of Caribbean ancestry. His father, who was a […]
Cystic Fibrosis Often Identified Before Symptoms Start
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Recently, my niece was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 16. No one else in our family has been diagnosed with it, and, until recently, she didn’t have any symptoms. Now I’m worried about my kids, ages 4 and 6. Their newborn screenings for cystic fibrosis were negative, but should […]
