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Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram
When a woman has a mammogram, the most important finding is whether there’s any sign of breast cancer. The second most important finding is whether her breasts are dense. Since early September, a new U.S. rule requires mammography centers to inform women about their...
A peek inside human brain shows a way it cleans out waste
WASHINGTON (AP) — A unique peek inside the human brain may help explain how it clears away waste like the kind that can build up and lead to Alzheimer’s disease. Brain cells use a lot of nutrients which means they make a lot of waste. Scientists have long thought the brain has...
Francisco Lindor's MRI shows no structural damage and the shortstop hopes to play this week
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor said an MRI of his ailing back on Monday did not detect any structural damage and he hopes to return to the New York Mets lineup this week. “I’m great, I’m great,” the shortstop said before Monday’s series opener against Washington. “I...
Bears, Rome Odunze relieved after MRI shows no major damage for his knee injury
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears and receiver Rome Odunze were breathing a little easier after an MRI showed no major damage to the knee he sprained late in Chicago's season-opening victory over the Tennessee Titans. Odunze, the No. 9 overall pick, sprained an MCL...
Wife of California inmate wins $5.6 million in settlement for strip search
The wife of a California inmate will receive $5.6 million after being sexually violated during a strip search when she tried to visit her husband in prison, her attorneys said Monday. After traveling four hours to see her husband at a correctional facility in Tehachapi, Calif. on...
RadNet: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — RadNet Inc. (RDNT) on Wednesday reported a loss of $3 million in its second quarter. The Los Angeles-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 16 cents per share. ...
