family history
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Older women are offered routine mammogram scans to check their breasts, but under 50s do not get any breast screening unless they have a strong family history of the disease.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The cost is measured in broken hearts, lost family history and a generation that may one day face the same rejection from their own children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
This includes those with a family history of colorectal cancer and people with inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
The family history has fueled speculation that Zambada would cut a deal following his arrest and spill secrets about corruption.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Instead of talking about helping with the cows or having apple pie, Vonetta recited a small bit of our newly learned family history.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
