Breast cancer rising among Asian Americans in California
A Cancer Prevention Institute of California study finds breast cancer rates climbing fastest among Koreans and Southeast Asians in California from 1988 to 2013, with Japanese Americans showing slower but highest per capita rates among seven groups. The research highlights cultural gaps in screening and awareness and cites risk factors such as delayed childbirth, obesity, diet changes, and rising alcohol use.
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Mountain View
Calif
Margaret Abe-Koga
Abe-Koga
U.S
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
California Cancer Registry
California
Scarlett Lin Gomez
Lin Gomez
United States
Sherry Cava
Philippines
Daly City
Cava
Cara
America
DIY teeth straightening sparks dental damage and costly repairs
The rise of DIY teeth straightening with elastic bands risks gum injury tooth loss and expensive dental work. Experts note 13 percent of orthodontists see such cases while a patient video highlights both short term gains and potential long term harm.
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Kwong
American Association of Orthodontists
Orthodontists
Brandon Andre
Los Angeles
Andre
Consumer Guide For Dentistry
Kelly Giannetti
Sacramento
Calif
Adults must check vaccines for updated protection now
The piece outlines which vaccines adults may need such as influenza pneumonia and shingles and how age health lifestyle occupation and travel affect recommendations. It advises using the CDC guide and consulting a health care provider for personal vaccination plans.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Mayoclinic.org
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