family history

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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

One piece of family history which Dowden was aware of, but did not fully understand, concerned her great-grandfather's decision to put his youngest child, Frank - her grandfather - up for informal adoption.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It is part of the family history that Hill embraces.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

While family history may play a role in longevity, personal habits and advancements in medical technology also have added to people’s lifespans, Kolluri said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

They had heard this and other darker rumours before, of course; but hobbits have a passion for family history, and they were ready to hear it again.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien