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This Viral ‘Jeopardy!’ Moment Is a Perfect Tribute to Alex Trebek’s Legacy

If there’s a single moment to encapsulate the impact of late Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, this may be it. The entertainment icon died at age 80 on the morning of Nov. 8, according to a statement from the show. Though no cause of death has been announced, Trebek was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer… Read More »

HHS Secretary Alex Azar declares coronavirus a public health emergency

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has declared the coronavirus a public health emergency in the United States. “Following the World Health Organization’s decision to declare the novel coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern, I have today declared that the coronavirus presents a public health emergency in the United States,” Azar said… Read More »

How is Alex Trebek doing with his pancreatic cancer treatment?

In a recent People article, Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek shared some good news. Diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in March, Trebek said he was told that he has been responding very well to his chemotherapy regimen, and that he’s in “near remission.” He went on to say, “It’s kind of mind-boggling. … The doctors said they hadn’t seen this… Read More »

Alex Trebek’s ‘near remission’ story serves as a reminder: Beware celebrity health news

In People magazine’s latest cover story, Alex Trebek said his advanced pancreatic cancer is in “near remission.” People portrayed this as a dramatic turnaround: When Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three months ago, fans were shocked. But now the beloved Trebek has good news to share: He’s in “near… Read More »