Dozens receive free breast cancer screenings at Miami Gardens event
The screenings were offered throughout the day inside a mobile "mammovan" parked at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Center.
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The screenings were offered throughout the day inside a mobile "mammovan" parked at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Center.
CBS News Miami is highlighting upcoming free mammogram events across South Florida, where women must register online in advance to receive screenings.
The mammovan will be traveling across Miami-Dade and Broward counties in the coming months, providing no-cost screenings. Organizers say participants must sign up in advance online to secure their spot.
The study, published Tuesday in The Lancet Oncology, focused on women under 55 with and without a uterus. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks it down.
When asked by a reporter at FIU about the contest, Casey DeSantis replied by using a quote from baseball legend Yogi Berra.
More than 6,000 people participated in the More Than Pink Walk in Hialeah.
Tracey Tynes-Horlback is a cancer survivor of 13 years but her mother died from it three years ago. She's been a regular at the More Than Pink Walk in Hialeah and has helped raise $16,000 this year.
Volunteers are busy preparing for this year's Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk, set to take place at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah.
Gil Zepeda, the 2024 More Than Pink development manager, says the More Than Pink Walk will begin at 8 a.m.on Saturday at Amelia Earhart Park.
Dominic Garcia reports the day highlights how critical mammograms are in detecting the disease early.
Breast cancer survivor Natasha Santamarina shares her battle with the disease and encourages early screenings.
Women often hear the reminder, "Get your mammogram!" But for many, a mammogram alone may not be enough-especially for those with dense breast tissue, which can make it harder to detect cancer.
There's a troubling rise in breast cancer in women under the age of 50, an American Cancer Society report shows, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk.
Dr. Cassann Blake, the department chair of Breast Services at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, offers new guidelines on when women should get mammograms and how often.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 and her two daughters have turned the diagnosis into a way to spread awareness for the next generation.
Dr. Susan Kesmodel, director of breast surgical oncology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami health system, says early detection is a key to successful treatment.
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.
The FDA's updated regulation for notifying patients of dense breast tissue after mammograms is aimed at improving early detection of breast cancer.
75-year-old grandmom and great-grandmom Donna Osborne won $5 million from a scratch-off ticket sold at a Speedway gas station in Lancaster County.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why experts hope more aggressive screening guidelines will help address some concerning breast cancer trends.
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations help guide doctors' decisions and influence insurance plans
Dr. Starr Mautner, breast cancer surgical oncologist with Baptist Health, talks about the importance of breast cancer screetings.
The 43-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer, after testing negative for 90 different cancer genes
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
CBS News Miami's Anna McAllister spoke to a South Florida doctor and to a cancer survivor on the importance of screenings.
One person was killed and another hospitalized after a house fire broke out early Friday in Cutler Bay, officials said.
With the holidays around the corner, the shop is already taking special orders for its heritage Thanksgiving turkeys.
One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Friday at Hialeah Drive and Lejeune Road, officials said.
Police believe Hakyung Lee killed her children a year after her husband's death, and then returned to South Korea.
Students described Kirk as a figure who inspired them through his faith and principles.
One person was killed and another hospitalized after a house fire broke out early Friday in Cutler Bay, officials said.
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
With the holidays around the corner, the shop is already taking special orders for its heritage Thanksgiving turkeys.
One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Friday at Hialeah Drive and Lejeune Road, officials said.
Police believe Hakyung Lee killed her children a year after her husband's death, and then returned to South Korea.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.
Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right politician who governed Brazil between 2019 and 2022, was found guilty on five counts.
Timeline of the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk, according to information gathered by the CBS News Confirmed team.
Jim DeFede interviews Paul Renner about his newly announced run for governor and his reasons for seeking the job.
Florida is facing heated debate after Gov. DeSantis and Surgeon General Ladapo announced plans to end vaccine mandates.
Jim goes one-on-one with the attorney opposing the proposed Florida Power & Light rate hike, which totals nearly $10 billion over the next four years.
Democratic congressman speaks out on FEMA cuts and immigration detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Marvin Dunn, the historian, author, and civil rights advocate who is an authority on anything to do with Black Miami or Black Florida.
CBS News Miami is highlighting upcoming free mammogram events across South Florida, where women must register online in advance to receive screenings.
A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.
CBS News Miami visited a South Florida family's kitchen with a nutritionist to gather information that can help you live a better life.
A Florida dairy farm was named in a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she lost her unborn child after getting sick from drinking raw milk. Her toddler also got sick.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
Polly Holliday, the last surviving member of the principal cast of the long-running sitcom "Alice," has died at 88. Linda Lavin, who played the title character, died last year.
Shortly after pranking listeners over exit, Howard Stern said SiriusXM has approached him about keeping his show on the air.
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
A lightsaber Darth Vader used in the Star Wars films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold at auction for more than $3.6 million.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.