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.

Women who miss their first screening appointment for breast cancer could have a 40% higher long-term risk of dying from the disease, according to a new study. The research, published in September in ...

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 ...

Women who miss their first mammogram run a higher risk of being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer and dying from the disease. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in ...

There are a few milestone birthdays that are coupled with landmark health screenings. Though there is some disagreement nowadays on when to get a mammogram, I put it on my radar for my 40th birthday.

While you might not be sure what to expect, taking charge of your health and scheduling your first (and regular follow-up) mammograms is an important part of your overall healthcare. “It’s normal to ...

I was lying in bed reading to my 3-year-old daughter when she accidentally leaned on my left breast. I have three young children, and it's not uncommon for them to unintentionally headbutt or elbow me ...

A mammogram uses low dose X-rays to create images of breast tissue. It detects lumps that are too small to feel by hand. Medical experts recommend that women at average risk for breast cancer get a ...