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How Dense Breasts Affect Cancer Screening

Nearly half of all women over 40 have dense breast tissue, which can make it more challenging to detect breast cancer through standard mammograms.  Mammography remains a vital tool for early...

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Semaglutide for Weight Loss: Is It Safe?

Originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, semaglutide mimics a natural hormone that plays a key role in controlling blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. This medication has also gained widespread attention for...