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breast-cancer

New study says age 42 is best age to start breast cancer screening

Black women younger than 50 are almost twice as probable to die from breast cancer as their White peers, despite having a 4% lower incidence of the disease. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that women begin getting mammograms at age 50. The American Cancer Society recommends women start annual screening at 45 years old but may start at […]
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collagen-supplements

Are collagen supplements really effective?

Oral collagen supplements are an excellent example of a popular product cosmetic makers claim can have miraculous anti-aging benefits. But there’s plenty of debate about whether consuming these supplements is the best way to improve collagen quality, increase production, and slow degradation. In a culture obsessed with skincare, it can be tough to know which […]
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