Having dense breasts can put women at higher risk of breast cancer and make it more difficult to spot cancer on a mammogram, but many don’t realize it’s a significant risk. Starting this week, all ...

When it comes to cancer prevention, early detection and regular screenings are essential. It’s also important to educate yourself on risk factors and know what to look for. According to a recent study ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ‘There’s a lot that’s not understood about breast density and why some [people] have more dense breasts than others,’ says Dr ...

Mammograms will soon be able to determine the density of women’s breasts as dense breasts put women at higher risk of breast cancer, CNN reports. Starting in September 2024, all mammography reports ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — No woman's breast tissue is the same, so MRIs detecting and monitoring cancer shouldn't treat them all the same. Without a way to prove that a new MRI technique is safe for all ...

This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer. Last March, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

Dr. Troy Mensen is a family medicine doctor based in the Chicago area. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa and his doctorate at Des Moines University College of ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month, we aim to raise awareness and action, support breast cancer survivors, and help women suffering from the disease by sharing relevant information.

KSHB 41 reporter Elyse Schoenig covers issues surrounding the cost of health care. Share your story idea with Elyse. A new federal ruling from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now requires ...

Women getting their routine mammograms may find new information on their results about breast density. A ruling from the Food and Drug Administration that requires mammogram facilities to inform ...