A major shift for Breast Cancer screenings and one that will likely cause even more confusion. The American Cancer Society is now recommending mammograms for women starting at the age of 45 instead of 40, which we had been hearing for years. Theres a lot of back and forth with this. Ben this is dr. Manny alvarez. What does it mean . We have three guidelines, the American College of obgyn, the u. S. Preventive task force and the American Cancer Society. This is what were talking about. The American Cancer Society saying now women at the age of 45, 45, should have yearly mammograms until the age of 55 and after that, after the age of 55, every two years. It usually ends around the age of 74 or so. Now, heres the denominator, everybody. Average risk. So if you have an average risk of developing Breast Cancer, this is what the American Cancer Society is talking about. If you have familial history or other risk factors like obesity, alcohol abuse or anything like that, then your risk factor
Increasing criticism of south africas relying African National congress. Many say it hasnt delivered on its promise he especially to the poor. And pleas for help. Protests in and around syria calling attention to those trapped by war, as the u. N. Mobilizes to help 400,000 people cut off from food and medicine. Good evening, im antonio mora. This is al jazeera Americas International news hour. Tonight we begin in mexico where the infamous drug lord known as el chapo is once again behind bars. Joaquin guzman loera, was captured by police in the town of lost noches. The sinaloa drug lord had escaped from prison, an embarrassment of Enrique Pena Nietos government. Is in a mil military base in meo city. Given that wasnt the first time he had broken out of prison the u. S. Is expected to once again seek to put him on trial here. Al jazeeras Courtney Kealy reports. Reporter mexicos president celebrated the capture of Joaquin El Chapo guzman. Translator this morning in the municipality of a t
Captured after escaping twice before. How Mexican Police captured the notice onotorious criminal accuf are smuggling more drugs into u. S. Than anyone else. Plus, balancing technology and privacy, the problem with todays laws that are years behind devices that track us wherever we go. A Police Officer in philadelphia is recovering tonight after being ambushed in his patrol car. Police say the alleged gunman claimed he was acting in the name of i. S. I. L. Al jazeera john terret joins us with the story. To say that the Police Officer is remarkable is an understatement. It is a miracle nonetheless that the officer survived, calling his actions a true testament to his bravery in what they say was a chilling attack. Surveillance video captured the attack. A man in a long white robe walked up to a Philadelphia Police cruiser and fired 13 shots at officer jesse hartnet. He was wearing a bullet proof vest, still he managed to fire back hitting the suspect twice. The bravery he demonstrated wa
Relief has finally made its way to the residents of madaya, syria. Today a convoy of trucks arrived in the besieged towns. Doctors without borders said that in recent weeks many people have starved to death. It is caught in the middle of the syrian war, and has been cut off from the outside since july. Caroline malone reports now from neighboring lebanon. Reporter aid has finally arrived. A convoy carrying desperately needed aid to the town of madaya. But there are demands that more needs to be done. Its not good enough. The United Nations have done this exactly three months ago, and look where we are at now. Reporter to the north, supply trucks, heading for two other towns. Both convoys had to arrive at the same time, as part of a deal negotiated with the Syrian Government a few days ago. Progovernment forces have blockaded madaya for months. And the other towns are cut off by armed rebel groups. People in madaya say they have been reduced to eating leaves, and grass, and dogs and cat
Walked up to a Police Cruiser and fired shots at jesse hartnet. He was wearing a bullet proof vest was wounded three times in his left arm, still he managed to fire back hitting the suspect twice. The bravery he demonstrated was absolutely remarkable. His will to live, undoubtedly, saved his life. And were ever so thankful to god that hes here today because this could have easily been a police funeral. Hartnets father robert says he is doing as good as is possible, concerning the circumstances. I love him and am very proud of him. The suspect was caught nearby, 30yearold Edward Archer confessed to the crime and why he did it. He pledges his allegiance to the Islamic State and a allah ad why he did this. According to what he said, Police Defend laws that are contrary to the koran. The citys new mayor says the shooting has nothing to do with islam or the islamic faith. In no way shape or form, do s islam or the teaching of islam has anything to do with what you see on that screen. That i