family history

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A display showed family history in old photos and newspaper clippings about Taylor Rosenthal and his life as an influential pastor in Rapides Parish during the early 20th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

The study also found that these attention patterns differ depending on whether a child has a family history of depression.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

Breast cancer isn’t just a ‘pink’ disease; for men with a family history or genetic predisposition, a mammogram can be a lifesaving tool that overrides social stigma.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

And if they are getting screened because of symptoms or a family history, it’s no longer considered a preventive test.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Joseph’s heart leapt at the idea that this all might be part of his family history . . . perhaps his ancestors really had been actors and artists!

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick