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For young women, barriers often delay breast cancer detection and care

By Sarah Gandluri April 16, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® When Meghan Schanie felt a lump in her breast at age 31, she was juggling a full-time job and two young toddlers. Cancer was the furthest thing from her mind. Her primary care doctors initially told her it was likely nothing - a blocked milk duct or an infection, which are common among young women who have recently been breastfeeding. Because of her age and a lack of family history, cancer was not the first assumption.

Apr 165 min read

Sports injuries pose financial threat to teens, families

By Caleb Lenn and Michael Pewett April 16, 2026 Youthcast Media Group® Miah Henderson, a sophomore at Annandale High School in Annandale, Va., suffered a fractured back and ankle at a gymnastics meet. The cost was staggering. Miah Henderson (courtesy of Henderson). “Luckily, insurance covered it,” Henderson said. Others are not so lucky. Sophomore Annandale basketball player Samuel Greene worries about getting reinjured. “Injuries can be very expensive, and I’ve already inj

Apr 162 min read

How celebrities sharing illnesses affects public perception, awareness and understanding

By Ariahna Santiago and Hajar Aboueddahab April 16, 2026 Youthcast Media Group ® Celebrities often use their platforms to promote projects, partnerships, and brands. But when they speak openly about their own health struggles, that influence can take on a different role in shaping public perception and increasing awareness of serious conditions. Dr. Joshua Sharfstein is shown in October 2025 with Youthcast Media Group student Luciana Diaz, who is holding the book he co-author

Apr 165 min read