Skipping mammograms raises odds for breast cancer death in women
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Don t skip your breast cancer screening mammogram.
This is the overarching message of an extended study of more than a half-million Swedish women. Those who missed even one recommended screening mammogram were more likely to die from breast cancer, the study found.
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The new findings published Tuesday in the journal Radiology are concerning given the widespread delays and cancellations of preventative cancer screenings that took place during early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can save your own life by making sure to get your regular, routine mammogram, said Dr. Marisa Weiss, founder and chief medical officer of Breastcancer.org and Breasthealth.org in Ardmore, Pa.
Salt of the Earth Upgrades Comfort Food Naturally
ATLIT, Israel, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Global events and high stress have propelled consumers to increasingly reach for comfort foods, while those same events drive consumer demands for flavorful and soothing, yet better-for-you choices.
Salt of the Earth, Ltd. is giving food companies a big edge in meeting these dual demands through its all-natural solution to boost flavor and cut salt from consumers favorite comfort foods such as pizza and tomato soup:
Mediterranean Umami Bold. The formulation is upgrading this nostalgic category that has made a big comeback over the last year, awarding it a compelling umami boost while at the same time effectively reducing the need for salt.
Thomson Reuters Foundation, The New York Times
Published: 03 Mar 2021 06:07 PM BdST
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That came to an abrupt halt last month.
Like millions of Myanmar migrants who work abroad and send their earnings back home to dependents, the Feb 1 coup has cut a lifeline for her family with bank and remittance services heavily disrupted.
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