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Val Kilmer died of pneumonia on Tuesday, but his history of throat cancer — an umbrella term for cancers of the throat, voice box, head, and neck — may have been a contributing factor. Though the “Top Gun” star was diagnosed with the disease a decade ago, he initially kept…
Welcome back! If you’ve ever wondered how economy flights compare, don’t worry. BI’s travel reporter put two airlines to the test. The winner felt like “a class above…for a lower price point.”On the agenda:But first: We have to talk about colon cancer.If this was forwarded to you, sign up here.…
In 2023, a breast cancer diagnosis reframed Low Seow Yee’s perspective on life.She decided to quit her job at a government agency to open Hangout Laundry, a laundromat, in Singapore.Laundromats are often touted as a passive income business, but she’s hosting parties and making laundry fun again.When Low Seow Yee…
I grew up in a deeply religious home, was kicked out at 17, and lived in a homeless shelter.My relationship with my family has been strained for most of my adult life.My mother and brother have cancer; despite mending our relationship, I’m having difficult feelings.Everything changed after my parents found…
