Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While experts are sympathetic to the stress false positives can cause, they're urging women to keep going to annual screenings, ...

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 ...

A new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA will require mammogram providers across the country to notify women if they have ...

Among survey respondents, 53% of women reported delaying or avoiding a mammogram due to various factors, such as cost, discomfort, and worry about radiation exposure. The current guidelines for breast ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But what if there was a different, more personalized option? Researchers say shifting from the practice of relying on a screening ...

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. Early detection through regular mammograms significantly increases the chances of successful treatment and survival. However, ...

If you’ve been trying to keep up with mammogram recommendations lately, you’re not alone. In April 2026, one of the country’s largest medical organizations updated its guidance, and it doesn’t fully ...

Early detection of breast cancer through mammography screening continues to save lives. However, abnormal findings on mammograms can lead to women being recalled for additional imaging and biopsies, ...

In women’s ongoing dilemma over when to start routine mammogram screening for breast cancer, a large new, longitudinal study may add a wrinkle.more The Swedish Two-County Trial, which began in the ...

Upstate University Hospital's Mammography Van will roll into communities across Central and Northern New York throughout ...

Every year, millions of women get mammograms to screen for breast cancer. About 10% of them are called back for further testing. And 7% to 12% of those women receive a false-positive result, meaning ...