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Mexican origin: Breast cancer comes early

HOUSTON, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say screening for breast cancer needs to begin sooner for women of Mexican-ancestry than for other women. Breast cancer - Cancer - Health - Breast - United States

Food Interview: El Naranjo Presents A Foodways Of Mexico Lecture And Reception Thursday

Image via El Naranjo. Lecture: Gastronomy and the Making of Mexican Identity Thursday, September 9 Mexican American Cultural Center ( 600 River Street ) FREE; Lecture 6:00-7:00 p.m., reception to follow [ info ] There is life beyond tacos, at least according to renowned Mexican chef Iliana de la Vega . She's the proprietress of El Naranjo trailer, which has been serving up Oaxacan comfort food ...

Leo Carrillo, Gonzalo Mendez, Frank Palomino, Carey McWilliams, and Lame-O Westminster/Garden Grove Unified School ...

The recent push by activists to have a school in the Orange Unified School District named after local civil rights pioneer Lorenzo Ramirez reminded me that the Westminster Unified School Di...

Cris Arreola looking to reshape his image

Arreola failed in two attempts to become the first heavyweight champion of Mexican heritage, and observers blamed poor training. But he insists people will see a new man when he returns to the ring against Manny Quezada. It happened at a big-box store, of all places.

Kaliesha West: The Anti-Mean Girl

Kaliesha West: The Anti-Mean Girl. West battles Angel Gladney for WBO title at Staples Center in L.A.