Hong Kong to Reopen Downtown Airport Check-In Service Next Month
Hong Kong is poised to allow airport check-in services in the heart of the city again, according to
2023-06-26 18:48
Cost of Living Crisis Gets Worse for 80% of British Families
Eight in 10 British households suffered a drop in their disposable incomes last month as rising living costs
2023-06-26 18:24
Wheat Climbs to Four-Month High as Traders Assess Russia Risks
Wheat climbed to a fresh four-month high after the armed uprising in top exporter Russia added uncertainty over
2023-06-26 18:24
Russian Mogul’s Yacht Heads to Homeland After Transoceanic Trip
Russian tycoon Alexey Mordashov’s $500 million superyacht is headed for his homeland after more than a year criss-crossing
2023-06-26 18:17
Putting salt in tap water and drilling wells in parks: one country's desperate quest to avoid running dry
Uruguay, grappling with a multi-year drought and high temperatures, is running dry.
2023-06-26 18:15
Huge crowds swarm from Mecca for hajj climax
Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims walked or rode buses Monday to a giant tented city near Mecca for the climax of the annual hajj that Saudi...
2023-06-26 17:49
Trump news – live: Trump rails against ‘villains’ as he is named ‘Man of the Decade’ at Michigan GOP dinner
Donald Trump railed against a list of “villains” including electric vehicles (EVs), President Joe Biden and “radical left lunatics” as he delivered a speech in the battleground state of Michigan on Sunday night. The former president spoke before 2,500 supporters at Oakland County GOP’s Lincoln Day Dinner, where he was honoured by the party as its “Man of the Decade”. During the event, he claimed that electric vehicles would result in the “decimation” of the state’s traditional auto industry and claimed that his criminal indictments are “bulls***”. Michigan could be a key focus of the 2024 race after Mr Trump won the state in 2016 but lost it to Mr Biden in 2020. His appearance came one day after he told a crowd of evangelicals on Saturday that the federal government has a “vital role” in the restriction of abortion access and once again took credit for overturning Roe v Wade. But the former president did not detail his proposal for national abortion restrictions at the Faith & Freedom Coalition conference in Washington DC, in contrast to his 2024 rival Mike Pence, who said he supports outlawing care nationally at 15 weeks of pregnancy. Read More Trump celebrates anniversary of anti-abortion ruling as he tells religious crowd ‘I’m getting indicted for you’ Trump declares himself the ‘most pro-life’ president in American history Biden warns Republicans aren’t done with abortion bans as protesters hit streets on anniversary of Roe’s fall Trump quietly changes political fundraising site to funnel funds toward legal woes
2023-06-26 17:28
Sarah, Duchess of York has operation for breast cancer: What to know about mammograms
Sarah, Duchess of York has revealed she is recovering from an operation after being diagnosed with breast cancer during a routine mammogram. Here, the PA news agency looks into who can get a mammogram and what happens. What is a mammogram? A mammogram is a breast x-ray which looks for signs of cancer, according to the charity Breast Cancer Now. How can I get a mammogram? Patients can receive a mammogram to look for cancer that may be too small to see or feel as part of breast screening. Women aged between 50 and 71 are automatically invited for breast screening through their GP practice every three years. Those over the age of 71 can continue to have breast screening every three years by contacting their local screening unit through the NHS website or through their GP. The sooner breast cancer is diagnosed, the more effective treatment is likely to be, reducing the risk of more extensive surgery. Women may also be referred to a breast clinic for a mammogram by their GP if they have symptoms or a breast change that requires investigating. What are the symptoms of breast cancer? The first symptom of breast cancer that most women notice is a lump or an area of thickened tissue in their breast, the NHS website states. Women are advised to see their GP if they experience a new lump or area of thickened tissue in either breast, a change in the size or shape of one or both breasts or fluid discharge from either nipple. Other symptoms include a lump in either armpit or a change in the skin of the breasts, including puckering, scaly or itchy skin, crusting or a rash. How can women check their own breasts? As it is possible for breast cancer to develop in the three years between each mammogram, it is important for women to check their breasts regularly for any signs of cancer, according to the charity Breast Cancer Now. The NHS Breast Screening Programme recommends that women know what is normal for them, to look at their breasts and feel them, to know what symptoms to look for and to report any changes to a GP without delay. To check the breasts, the NHS website recommends looking at them and feeling each breast and armpit up to the collarbone. It may be easier to do this in the shower or bath. Women can also look at their breasts in the mirror both with their arms raised and by their sides. What happens during a mammogram? During a mammogram, a female doctor asks the patient to remove their clothes from the waist up and stand in front of the mammogram machine. The breasts are placed one at a time on the x-ray machine and images of each breast are taken. The scan itself should only take a few minutes, while the whole appointment should take about half an hour, according to the NHS website. The results of the mammogram are sent by post to the patient and their GP. According to Breast Cancer Now, around 4% of women are called back to a breast clinic after routine screening for more tests. While most women recalled will not have breast cancer, the follow-up appointment may involve a breast examination, further scans – such as a mammogram or an ultrasound – or a biopsy – where a small sample of tissue is taken. Breast cancer facts and figures Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK, and about one in seven women are diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime, according to the NHS website. More than 80% of breast cancers occur in women over 50 and the risk continues to increase with age. Mammograms are not often used in women under 40 as younger women have denser breast tissue, which can make the x-ray image less clear and changes harder to identify, according to Breast Cancer Now. However, for women with a family history of breast cancer, UK guidelines recommend they should start having screening mammograms every year in their forties. Screening prevents an estimated 1,300 deaths from breast cancer each year in the UK, according to Breast Cancer Now.
2023-06-26 16:57
Gigi Hadid flaunts toned abs in black crop top and denim shorts during stroll through NYC with pal
Sporting a black crop top with capped sleeves and a classic crew neck, Gigi Hadid proved that simple could still be striking
2023-06-26 16:24
Primark Owner AB Foods Raises Guidance as Consumers Swallow Price Rises
Associated British Foods Plc raised its outlook for the full year as consumers battling a cost-of-living crisis manage
2023-06-26 16:24
Heat Wave in Northern China Adds to Mounting Agricultural Risks
A heat wave in northern China is the latest threat to agricultural production in the country as the
2023-06-26 15:48
10 worst-dressed at BET Awards: From Rich the Kid to Soulja Boy, full list of fashion fails at the event
Some of the outfits on display at the BET Awards 2023 were truly out there and failed to find any resonance whatsoever with the crowd
2023-06-26 15:22