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What men need to know after a major update to prostate cancer guidelines
Middle-aged men should undergo regular screening for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Thursday in a major change to its guidelines.
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UVA Health spreads the word about Lung Cancer Awareness Month
UVA Health's Aimee Strong, a nurse practitioner specializing in early lung cancer detection, says lung cancer screening protocols have widened as treatment options have grown.
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Year-end checklist for small businesses: 15 steps to start in November
Intuit QuickBooks reports that one in three U.S. adults plan to start a business in 2026.
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A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors
Losing a tangible connection to your family's ancestral homeland can bring unexpected sorrow, whether through the death of an older relative, the sale of a property passed down for generations gets sold or the destruction a handful of surviving heirlooms.
3 days ago
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: November 9–15, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…
1 week ago
5 unique Thanksgiving main dishes to make on the grill
Wildfire Outdoor Living reports on unique Thanksgiving grilling recipes from Wildfire Outdoor Living, featuring dishes like Five-Spice Rotisserie Pork and Blackened Tri-Tip.
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Shorter days and dark afternoons can trigger depression. Here’s how to fight back
As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains.
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The daily habits that have the biggest impact on healthy aging
Fatty15 reports that healthy aging relies on consistent daily habits such as a nutritious diet, regular physical activity, sufficient sleep, stress management, and social connections.
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Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: November 2–8, 2026
Anand’s Picks to Click CALL THE SITTER Nov 4: Suzanne Vega @ Jefferson Theater For decades Suzanne Vega has been…
2 weeks ago
Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass
On most October nights, fishing guide Bill Wetzel can be found navigating the shores of Montauk, New York, in a modified 4x4 pickup truck, rumbling over boulders and thick sand as he scans the surface of the Atlantic for signs of life.
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Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture
It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.
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Tours offer Halloween enthusiasts visits to former psychiatric hospital and funeral home
It's not enough these days for some Halloween enthusiasts to be scared by actors dressed up in spooky getups at makeshift haunted houses: They want the "real" thing.
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Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.
3 weeks ago
The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less
Modern Gents reports average wedding spending hit $34,200 in 2025, highlighting that couples prioritize experiences and personalization while balancing budgets amid rising costs.
3 weeks ago
RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference
Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.
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Budget-friendly, sustainable ways to build your dream Halloween costume
Intuit TurboTax reports on budget-friendly, sustainable Halloween costumes, suggesting to repurpose existing clothes, swap with friends, thrift strategically, DIY props, and invest in one key piece for authenticity.
3 weeks ago
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: October 19–25, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…
3 weeks ago
6 ways to plan fall and holiday travel after the hottest summer on record
Vogo reports that over 70% of U.S. travelers plan to adjust their fall and holiday trips to avoid extreme heat, focusing on cooler destinations and budgeting for comfort.
4 weeks ago
Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing
Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic...
4 weeks ago
Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death
Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering...
