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• China's families are now supporting more old people than kids

  Official data shows that the ratio of China's dependent elderly population to the working-age population rose to 23% last year, surpassing the figure for children, which stood at 22%. The demographic shift could place added strain on pension, healthcare, and long-term care systems, while also creating opportunities in the silver economy. China's ageing population has been driven by a mix of factors, including rapid urbanisation and the effects of the controversial one-child policy, which has been in place since 19…

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• Does ethnicity affect the type of breast cancer you develop and how easily it's detected?

  Studies show that ethnicity can influence the type and behavior of breast cancer, but it doesn't determine how the disease behaves entirely. Ethnicity is just one factor among many that can impact breast cancer risk and tumour biology, with the most important information coming from testing the tumour itself.

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• South Carolina's measles outbreak jumped to Washington state 5 times in 2 weeks

  Measles cases in the United States have surged in recent weeks, with South Carolina's outbreak jumping to Washington state five times in just two weeks. This alarming trend underscores the growing threat of imported cases from other countries, particularly those with high rates of measles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging travelers to take extra precautions, including getting vaccinated and practicing good hygiene, to help prevent the spread of this highly contagious disease.

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