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Menopause and Breast Cancer Risk. How Breast Cancer and Menopause Are Related

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M any women discover they have breast cancer during their menopausal years; 95% of women with breast cancer develop it after age 40 years, and 60% develop it after age 61 years. Menopause is a natural part of ageing when you stop having monthly periods, usually between the ages of 45 and 55. If you are over the age of 50 and have been through menopause, you have a higher risk of breast cancer. In post-menopause, things that increase your risk of breast cancer include reaching menopause after the age of 55, being overweight or obese, having type 2 diabetes, and taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT is used to manage the symptoms of menopause and has been associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Your risk varies according to the type of HRT and duration of use. What effect does menopause have on my breast cancer risk? Menopause does not cause breast cancer. Yet, your risk of developing breast cancer increases with age. It is most common in people over the
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Happy International Youth Day 2024.

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  International Youth Day is a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the vital role of young people in society and recognising their contributions to development. It's a day to acknowledge their potential and achievements while also addressing the challenges they face. The day is marked by awareness campaigns, community concerts, and various events that bring attention to the socio-economic and socio-political issues affecting youth around the world. It's not just about highlighting problems but also about celebrating young people as essential partners in building a brighter future. The theme for this year is "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development."  https://www.un.org/en/observances/youth-day This theme highlights the intersection of youth, digital innovation, and sustainable development, emphasising the crucial role young people play in using digital technologies to drive sustainable progress. International Youth Day 2024 H
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Single Point Demand. Bangladesh quota reform movement ,2024 @ Generation 'z'.

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In recent weeks, Bangladesh has witnessed the outbreak of massive protests and demonstrations, unlike those witnessed in recent years, on the contentious issue of the country's quota system in government jobs. The quota system, designed to ensure equitable representation for disadvantaged groups, has become a flashpoint for debates on fairness, meritocracy, and social justice in Bangladesh. Among them, the freedom fighter quota that is the reservation of government jobs for freedom fighters ( muktijoddha ) , a significant aspect of the country's public service recruitment policies, established to honour the contributions of those who fought for Bangladesh’s independence in 1971, has become a focal point for debates on equitable representation and opportunities, fair access to government jobs, and the evolving nature of national policies. What started as a student movement has rapidly evolved into a nationwide call for reform, drawing widespread attention and prompting significa
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