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Why Dense Breasts Matter in Cancer Screening

October 14, 2024

Did you know that around 40% of women older than 40 have dense breasts? This isn't something to worry about, but it does make breast cancer screening a bit trickier. A mammogram, which is like an x-ray of your breast, helps detect cancer early. But when breasts are dense, they're mostly made up of g

politics

Kamala Harris: Shifting Stances on Criminal Justice

October 14, 2024

Kamala Harris has always been a figure of interest, particularly due to her evolving views on crucial topics like the death penalty and criminal justice reforms. Starting her career as a young prosecutor, Harris firmly opposed capital punishment. However, when she ran for California attorney general

health

Breast Density: What It Means and Why It Matters

October 13, 2024

Ever heard of breast density? It's a normal thing that about 40% of women over 40 have. But what does it mean? Well, when you get a mammogram, the doctor checks your breast tissue. There are four types: mostly fatty, mostly glandular, mixed, or extremely dense. Dense just means there's more glandula

health

Vision Obstacles: Dense Breast Tissue and Cancer Detection

October 13, 2024

So, you've heard that dense breasts can hide breast cancer on mammograms. But what does that really mean? Basically, dense breasts have more tissue than fat, making it tougher to spot cancer on these X-ray images. Think of it like trying to find a white snowflake on a white background—it's not easy!

health

Breast Density: How It Affects Cancer Detection

October 13, 2024

When it comes to breast cancer screening, the term "breast density" is often brought up. But what does it actually mean? On a mammogram, dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer. This is because denser breasts have more glandular and fibrous tissue, making the background of the mammogram whit

health

Mammograms: What You Need to Know About Dense Breasts

October 13, 2024

When you get a mammogram, doctors look for two main things: signs of breast cancer and whether your breasts are dense. Having dense breasts is actually quite common, with about 40% of women ages 40 and older having them. But what's so special about dense breasts? They're made up of more glandular an

health

Coroners Team Up for Better Child Death Investigations

October 12, 2024

In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, the coroners from Berkeley and Charleston counties are making child death investigations a top priority. Recently, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell organized a training session for over 70 attendees from various agencies across the region. This comes afte

education

San Ramon Teen Takes the Stage at UN

October 11, 2024

Imagine this: a teenager from San Ramon, California, steps up to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit 2024. That teenager was Adya Gupta, and she wasn't just any speaker—she was one of the youngest there! Adya was picked to talk about her nonprofit, Impactt Kids, which he

technology

Snag a Free Soundbar with Samsung's Prime Day Frame TV Deal

October 10, 2024

Prime Day might be ending, but Samsung has a sweet deal still up for grabs. If you snap up the 75-inch The Frame TV, you'll get a free soundbar worth $349! This unique TV, originally $3,349, is now $2,299. It’s designed to blend into your decor, like a posh painting. The Frame doesn't need to be on

entertainment

Crime Shows with a Twist: What to Watch After 'Bad Monkey'

October 9, 2024

It took a while for Carl Hiaasen's comedic crime novels to hit the small screen, but "Bad Monkey" on Apple TV Plus nails his unique blend of humor and crime. Vince Vaughn plays Andrew Yancy, a former Miami cop now in the Florida Keys, where he stumbles upon a severed arm and gets tangled in a myster