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 ...

A study published in The BMJ linked skipping first and subsequent mammograms to a higher chance of dying from breast cancer. Experts explain the findings.

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, ...

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. I wanted to understand more about the ...

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 ...

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.

Note: this story was produced for the ear. We recommend listening, if you are able. Last year, I had the chance to do something I’d only ever heard about — a lot about — but had never experienced ...

Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. More women – and some men – are getting mammograms each year. Since mammograms are ...

‘Whatever you do, don’t skip your annual mammogram,’ says diagnostic radiologist Dr. Christine Policare. ‘It just might save your life!’ As we age, a few things in life are certain: taxes, ...