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 ...

Pop quiz: When should you get your first mammogram to screen for breast cancer? These days, many medical experts agree that age 40 is the rule of thumb — but their patients don't necessarily know that ...

I show up for my appointment. A nurse asks me to get undressed from the waist up and put on a gown with the opening in front. For the life of me, I can’t figure out the correct way to tie the gown’s ...

Deciding when to get routine mammograms is confusing. Some health groups recommend women begin at age 40 or 45 while another recently opted for age 50. They also differ on whether yearly or every ...

As the face of cancer in the U.S. gets younger and younger, more women should know about — and take advantage of — their options for breast cancer screening, experts say. Rates of breast cancer among ...

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.

New research has found that getting a routine mammogram may help monitor heart health in many women. Heart disease is the ...