Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The author had her first mammogram at 40.Courtesy of Melissa Noble When I felt pain in my breast, I decided to see my doctor.

A new poll shows nearly half of women believe breast cancer screening should begin at age 50—despite many medical experts ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Stacey Antonini is a busy wife and mother who works as an executive producer at WTNH News 8. She takes her health and annual medical exams seriously. When Stacey turned 40, ...

A mammogram is an important step in taking care of yourself and your breasts. If it’s your first time getting one, knowing what to expect may help the process go more smoothly. According to ...

How often should you go? Calculate your breast cancer risk first. Yup, Shakira is set to release (another) World Cup song.

Like a lot of women, I put off my first mammogram. Kaiser Permanente started pestering me to make an appointment approximately 13 seconds after I turned 40. That was in 2018. But then my mom was ...

Women who skip their first mammogram are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer over 25 years than those who attend. The study, based on nearly 433,000 Swedish women, found that skipping the first ...

Turning 40 is considered a milestone birthday — you’re not too old and you’re not too young. It’s the official start of mid-adulthood, and with that comes a greater emphasis on making your health and ...

To why haven't you had a mammogram yet?" The question lingered for a minute in the chill of my new gynecologist's office while I tried to come up with something other than "because I'm terrified." ...

Mammograms can help you find teeny cancers and save your life. If you can't afford a mammogram, there are plenty of ways to ...

When my doctor suggested I get a mammogram at 40, I was filled with anxiety. It wasn't painful at all and gave me peace of mind.