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
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
Have you ever heard of bird flu? Well, it's making waves again, especially in California. Two more dairy farm workers have been diagnosed with H5N1 bird flu, bringing the total to six in the state and 20 nationwide. Most cases are linked to sick poultry or dairy cows. Luckily, the symptoms have been
Whooping cough is on the rise, and Pennsylvania is taking the brunt of it. This year, the Keystone State has reported over 2,000 cases, more than any other state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there have been over 16,000 cases nationwide, with two deaths. So, what's causi
In the United States, whooping cough cases have surged to over 17,600 as of early October, marking a significant jump from the 3,962 cases reported last year. Before the pandemic, whooping cough cases often exceeded 10,000 annually, peaking at 18,600 in 2019. However, in 2021, the number dropped to
Lance Charles and Sarah Macdonald recently shared their heartbreaking story with the federal Standing Committee on Health in Ottawa. Their 13-year-old daughter, Brianna, died from an overdose in a homeless camp in Abbotsford, B.C., on August 23. Brianna struggled with mental health issues that led h
A recent survey found that over 86% of healthcare providers are dealing with a shortage of intravenous fluids, or IV fluids, due to a damaged manufacturing plant in North Carolina. The plant, which produces 60% of the country's IV fluids, was hit by Hurricane Helene. IV fluids are crucial for treati
Jasmine Williams-Lambert, a South Shore resident, decided to step out with her newborn, Simeon, who had a tough start but is now doing well. She heard about the "Barb the Breast Express" bus and decided to check it out. This bus, painted blue and decorated with art, was parked outside the WIC Greate
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
In a dramatic turn of events, a tourist site at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine near Cripple Creek, Colorado, faced a serious incident. An elevator malfunctioned while descending into the mine, leading to the death of one person and leaving 12 others trapped 500 feet below the surface. The incident, w
