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Family history increases risk for breast cancer

Millions of people across the globe will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. In fact, only certain skin cancers affect more women than breast cancer within the United States and Canada. The World Cancer Research Fund International says breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women across the globe. Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg had the highest number of breast cancer cases in 2020, while Barbados and Fiji had the greatest number of deaths attributed to the disease. Some of these high case numbers may be attributed to women with family histories of breast ...

7 ways to reduce breast cancer risk

Many women are concerned about the potential for developing breast cancer in their lifetimes. Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer among women in the United States and Canada. Despite that prevalence, there are ways for women to reduce their risk for breast cancer. While it is impossible to change family history or genetic markers like gene mutations that increase breast cancer risk, the following are seven ways women can lower their risk. 1. Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight. Physical activity and monitoring calories can keep weight in check. The Mayo ...

$5K donated to WV Breast, Cervical Cancer Screening Program

TRIADELPHIA— The West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program gained another $5,000 donation from the Neighborhood Ford Store during a check presentation held Wednesday at Jim Robinson Ford dealership at The Highlands. Mike DeArdio, sales and leasing manager at Jim Robinson, presented the oversized check to Zack Jarrett, program manager with the West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program. Also present was Nancy Lewis, spokeswoman for the Neighborhood Ford Store. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time that women are encouraged to “Think ...

St. Clairsville’s new story walk opens Monday

Photo Provided More than 30 children and adults celebrate the grand opening of the area’s first handicap accessible story walk on Monday along the National Road Bikeway in St. Clairsville. Doug Walsh, St. Clairsville Public Library director, said the library partnered with the city of St. ...

Public can claim firearms

BARNESVILLE — The Barnesville Police Department is attempting to contact these individuals in reference to seized firearms that have not been claimed. All owners attempting to claim firearms must provide a valid photo ID and pass an NICS background check. Interested parties should call 740-425-1976 or by email m.tippie@barnesvilleohio.com. The Barnesville Police Department is located at 132 N. Arch St. Barnesville and open to the public daily from 8 a.m. to midnight. 1. THOMPSON, ROBERT, L Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum serial #503-32998 Case # BPD-156-01 2. PIEGAN, ROBERT, A Keltec ...

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Special board meeting slated MARTINS FERRY - The Board of Education of the Martins Ferry City School District will be holding a Special Board Meeting at 9 a.m. in Martins Ferry City School District Administration Office, 5001 Ayers Limestone Road, Martins Ferry. The purpose of the session is employment of supplemental positions. Session on records set MORRISTOWN -- Union Local School District will hold a Records Commission meeting at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, and the Board of Education will hold a special board meeting at 7:30 a.m. in the Central Office. Barnesville finance meeting is ...