The condition that mammograms can detect — and act as an early warning of heart problems down the road — is called breast arterial calcification, said Matthew Nudy, an assistant professor of medicine ...

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A new study finds that risk-based breast cancer screening could be as safe as annual mammograms, but an expert warns it may ...

A new study published in JAMA suggests that risk-based breast cancer screening could be a more effective approach than annual mammograms, but some experts fear it would be hard to do in practice.

A new generation of AI algorithms aim to go beyond detecting cancers to predicting risk for cardiovascular diseases.

The fund provides access to mammograms for uninsured individuals in the community, as well as education and support for early ...

Breast cancer screenings for women at average risk should be done every other year beginning at age 40, meaning mammograms should start 10 years earlier than previously recommended. The U.S.

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Before your first mammogram, you’re sure to have questions about the procedure. A mammogram involves getting a series of X-rays of breast tissue to screen for breast problems. Mammograms can be vital ...

Mammograms are just one of the many exams and procedures women need to stay healthy. While they're not perfect, mammograms are one of the most effective screening tools we have for breast cancer, ...

Breast cancer impacts Black women in ways that are different and more devastating than their counterparts. “Black women are a special group within the demographic of people trying to be screened for ...

Routine care for women of all ages is vital to keeping you and your breasts healthy. This includes an annual mammogram alongside a clinical breast exam. Know your body. Be aware of changes. Signs of ...