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Are 3D mammograms better than standard imaging? A diverse study aims to find out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

Are 3D mammograms better than standard 2D imaging for catching advanced cancers?A clinical trial is recruiting thousands of volunteers — including a large number of Black women who face disparities in breast cancer death rates — to try to find out.People like Carole Stovall, a psychologist in Washington, D.C., have signed up for the study to help answer the question.“We all need a mammogram anyway, so why not do it with a study that allows the scientists to understand more and move closer to finding better treatments and ways of maybe even preventing it?” Stovall said.The underrepresentation of women and minorities in research is a long-simmering issue affecting health problems including Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and COVID-19. Trials without diversity lead to gaps in understanding of how new treatments work for all people.“Until we get more Black women into clinical trials, we can’t change the science. And we need better science for Black bodies,” said Ricki Fairley, a breast canc...

Jack in the Box employee stabbed by transient in Winnetka: LAPD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

A Jack in the Box employee was stabbed by a transient while taking a break outside the fast-food restaurant in Winnetka Tuesday morning, police said. Officers responded to the incident reported in the 6800 block of De Soto Avenue just before 2:15 a.m., a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson said. Investigators believe two Jack in the Box employees were taking a break just outside the business when the suspect approached. Police investigate a stabbing at a Winnetka Jack in the Box on Oct. 17, 2023. (KeyNews.TV)Apparently, the suspect wanted to go inside the restaurant but was denied entry by the employees. That's when investigators say the suspect got angry, pulled out a knife and stabbed one of the employees before fleeing the scene. The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital where police initially indicated the employee had died. Officials later stated in an update that the victim suffered stab wounds and was released from the hospital. Police search for missing...

Car crashes into Lakewood tree, killing driver and injuring passenger

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

A man is dead and his female passenger hospitalized after their vehicle crashed into a tree in Lakewood Monday night.The crash at about 7:20 p.m. occurred on Carson Street east of Clubhouse Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.At that location, which is near Lakewood Golf Course, a white sedan crashed head-on into a tree, footage from the scene showed.When deputies arrived, the driver, a man, was dead at the scene. The passenger, a woman, was taken to a nearby hospital. Her condition is unknown.No other injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing. It is unknown if speed or alcohol were factors, according to the LASD.Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

Giggs and Starlets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

Giggs and Starlets: UK rapper Giggs has released new single “Starlets,” a collaboration with US rapper Dave East, as well as a corresponding video.“Shot on location in Harlem, the new visual is directed by Street Heat and stars both Giggs and Dave East,” reads the press release. “‘Starlets’ follows his previously released single ‘Mandem’ featuring Diddy, and both tracks are found on the recent album, Zero Tolerance .”Giggs is part of the ever-blossoming UK rap/grime scene that also game us the likes of Stormzy and Donae’o, and Zero Tolerance is an astounding piece of work.“Zero Tolerance showcases Giggs’ increasingly global outlook and, in addition to Dave East and Diddy, features an array of artists from both sides of the Atlantic, including; Popcaan, Jadakiss, 21 Savage, Potter Payper, Tiny Boost, Dave and others,” reads the release. “Zero Tolerance arrived in August, 15 years after Giggs’ la...

Buying Guide: Full-Spectrum CBD Oil

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

 Buying full-spectrum CBD can be easy, if you know where to start. There are a wide variety of full-spectrum CBD oils on the market today, but not all of them are made with the same high-quality. If you are looking for a great place to start shopping for high-quality CBD products, the best place to look is at third-party lab test results. What Is CBD? CBD, also called cannabidiol, is one of many compounds found naturally in hemp and cannabis plants. These compounds are called cannabinoids.Cannabidiol is a major cannabinoid that is found plentifully. CBD is a non-psychoactive compound that does not cause intoxicating effects. But it does have effects on the brain and body. Many people turn to CBD for its wide variety of potentially therapeutic properties.What is Full-Spectrum CBD?Full-spectrum CBD refers to any product that contains the ‘full-spectrum’ of compounds in hemp flower. This includes terpenes, flavonoids, and rare cannabinoids, including THC.Although full-spectrum CBD prod...

High school football rankings Week 9, 2023: Bay Area News Group Top 25

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

There was only one change this week in the Bay Area News Group’s Top 10 as Wilcox jumped back in after rolling through Burlingame.The top nine spots remained the same.San Ramon Valley stayed at No. 3 after losing to second-ranked De La Salle 33-27 in overtime.Had SRV lost badly, perhaps Pittsburg would have jumped from No. 4 to No. 3. But until further notice, SRV is still our third-ranked team.Outside of the Top 10, St. Francis, Campolindo and St. Ignatius all moved up one spot.They are directly behind No. 10 Wilcox.Menlo School made this week’s biggest leap, going from No. 19 to No. 16 after winning a matchup of undefeated teams on Friday against Hillsdale.If you have not already, please subscribe here for digital access all season. Your contributions keep us going.On to the rankings …Bay Area News Group Top 25(Mercury News & East Bay Times)No. 1 SERRA (7-0)Previous ranking: 1Last week: Beat Bellarmine 54-16Up next: Saturday vs. Archbishop Riordan, 1:30 p.m.No. 2 D...

Berkeley man found dead after disappearing on mountain bike trip in Sierra

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

A Berkeley man who went missing on a mountain biking trip was found dead at the bottom of a cliff in the Sierra Nevada.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Stranger is missing after pulling child from river after crash near Tracy Crashes and Disasters | Northern California man’s remains found in Arizona in 1982 identified decades later through DNA testing Crashes and Disasters | Search for missing runner shuts down part of Rocky Mountain National Park Crashes and Disasters | Magid: Polly Klaas tragedy changed how we look for missing children Crashes and Disasters | Charlotte Sena’s alleged kidnapper caught after his predawn visit to her family’s home, police say Joel Lusk, 61, was reported missing on Oct. 9 after his wife was unable to contact him on his solo outing, the Sierra County sheriff’s office said.He had parked his car in Downieville on Oct. 6 and had taken his bike on a shu...

8 spooky Bay Area home displays to explore for Halloween — and revisit at Christmas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

In every neighborhood, there are the houses whose owners really have fun decorating for Halloween, erecting towering skeletons, giant faux spiderwebs or inflatable scary clowns.But here are eight Bay Area homeowners who go even more over the top in creating uniquely extravagant displays — and not just for Halloween. They also are known for extending their festive extravagance into the winter holidays, rating special mentions on the California Christmas Lights website, which provides a comprehensive list of holiday lights displays.In October, these holiday enthusiasts transform their yards into elaborate haunted mansions, graveyards and other spooky scenes. Then, starting Nov. 1, they break down the scary stuff and replace it with winter wonderlands of snow-people, Santas and lots and lots of lights. You could say these homes offer a one-stop-shop for holiday displays, doing a rapid Halloween-to-Christmas turn-around in order to keep up the holiday spirit all through the fall a...

This couple just opened a gourmet doughnut shop in their East Bay hometown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

Lisa Ghilarducci grew up alongside the man who would one day become her fiancé: Alan Chow.RELATED: 12 fantastic Bay Area doughnut shops that will knock your socks offThe pair started dating in high school, and in the more than a decade since, she says, there has been one other constant in his life: doughnuts. Chow began running his family’s Berkeley doughnut shop, Rainbow Donuts, when he was just 18“I’ve always known him as the doughnut boy,” she laughs.Alan Chow and Lisa Ghilarducci, who both grew up in Hercules, just opened Dynamite Donuts, a doughnut shop, in their hometown. The couple plans to marry next year. (Courtesy Lisa Ghilarducci) So when they saw a storefront open up, the couple decided to embark on a journey that’s a whole different kind of sweet: a hometown doughnut shop.This summer, they opened the doors of Dynamite Donuts, offering coffee from Bay Area-based Zolo Coffee Roasters and specialty doughnuts that the couple workshops toge...

Bicyclists and drivers plead for caution on roadways: Roadshow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

Q: I truly appreciate that you have written about the critical issue of automobiles and bicycles respectfully sharing city streets. Recent harrowing experiences warrant raising this issue yet again. I am a 70-year-old retired social worker and avid cyclist. I ride often near my Berryessa home. I prefer the South Bay’s many bike trails, including the Guadalupe, Stevens Creek, and San Tomas trails, which are blissfully car-free. To get to them, I must negotiate surface streets and there, encounter automobiles. Many, if not most drivers respectfully share the road. Unlike many cyclists, I am a conscientious rider, following all the rules of the road on my road bike, equipped with front and back blinking lights, and a side view mirror.Twice one recent week while riding eastbound on Borregas Avenue in Sunnyvale, I encountered cars emerging from commercial parking lots. In both instances, they entered the street directly in my path. Collisions and, likely, significant bodily injurie...