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menses

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as in menstruation

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Starting menstruation before 12, reaching menopause after 55, having a first pregnancy after 30 or never having been pregnant can also raise risk.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Other factors outside personal control include dense breast tissue, starting menstruation before age 12, reaching menopause after age 55, never having been pregnant and prior radiation therapy to the chest before age 30.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

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The electronic shelf labels make frequent changes easier but don't necessarily lead to higher prices during periods of strong demand.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Others are skeptical the task force can accomplish much in such a short time period, arguing that eventually sweeping new legislation will be needed to regulate AI.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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