Susan Berger

2 months ago | better.net | Jessica Gervais |Susan Berger

Avian flu is decimating poultry farms, driving up egg prices, and spreading beyond birds to unexpected species. Since 2022, more than 148 million farm birds — including chickens and turkeys — have been euthanized to contain outbreaks, sending ripple effects through the food supply. The virus isn’t just a problem for farmers—consumers are paying the price too, with egg costs soaring to $7-$12 per dozen — an increase of 4.2% to 9.6%, according to the USDA.

Nov 1, 2024 | states.aarp.org | Susan Berger |Gail Straus |Monika Wnuk |Elissa Chudwin

Enter the Football After Dark Contest Enter below for a chance to win a seat at Football After Dark with Jaylon Johnson. Older Illinoisans Say No to Higher Water and Sewer Rates The ICC is currently considering two proposals from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois that would raise customers’ water rates.

Oct 31, 2024 | states.aarp.org | Susan Berger

In western Illinois, the Adams County Health Department has a strong partnership with the local senior center, holding flu shot clinics and health education programs at the facility. But making sure community residents—40 percent of whom are 50 or over—are aware of those offerings can be a challenge in the largely rural, almost 900-square-mile area near the Missouri border.

Oct 25, 2024 | better.net | Marie Rossiter |Susan Berger |Amit Kuma

An exciting clinical trial involving a vaccine at the Cleveland Clinic could change the world of breast cancer. “Curing cancer has been something we all talk about. Even better, is to prevent the cancer in the first place. So, in a sense, prevention is the cure,” said Dr. Amit Kumar, CEO of Anixa Biosciences. An early-stage clinical trial for a breast cancer vaccine is yielding remarkable results.

Oct 4, 2024 | better.net | Marie Rossiter |Susan Berger

I am approaching the 27th anniversary of my breast cancer diagnosis. And while I have remained cancer-free, it’s been quite a ride. I am also approaching the 3rd anniversary of my preventative mastectomy and removal of my ovaries. Why the surgeries, might you ask, if I was cancer-free? In 1997, following a routine mammogram, I underwent a lumpectomy, six months of chemotherapy, and six weeks of radiation. This was followed by five years of tamoxifen and five years of the drug Femara (letrozole).