A smarter way to screen for breast cancer could save more lives
For many years, breast cancer screening has followed a simple rule: most women are advised to start having yearly mammograms at a certain age,...
Eating too many eggs may raise risks of breast, ovarian, and fatal prostate cancer
A new study from Harvard University suggests that eating too many eggs might increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer, especially cancers...
Night shifts and jet lag may increase breast cancer risk
Working late at night, flying across time zones often, or keeping an irregular sleep schedule may do more than just leave you tired—it might...
Mammograms may help predict heart disease, not just breast cancer
Mammograms are commonly used to find breast cancer, but new research shows they might also reveal important signs of heart disease—the number one cause...
Why breast cancer screening shouldn’t wait until 40
A new study has found that a surprising number of breast cancer cases are happening in women under the age of 50.
In fact, nearly...
Study shows a hidden cause of deadly breast cancer
Scientists are gaining a clearer understanding of why some breast cancers become far more dangerous after menopause, especially in women with obesity.
A new analysis...
AI predicts breast cancer risk better than breast density alone
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model that looks only at mammogram images can predict a woman’s five-year risk of breast cancer more accurately than...
A simple test for breast cancer may also predict heart disease
Every year, millions of women go for a mammogram to check for early signs of breast cancer. A mammogram is a simple X-ray of...
Amazonian scorpion venom can help treat breast cancer, study finds
Researchers from the University of São Paulo have discovered a molecule in the venom of the Amazonian scorpion Brotheas amazonicus that could offer a...
Radiation therapy for breast cancer can boost survival and income
A new study from the University of Copenhagen has found that radiation therapy for breast cancer does more than just help patients survive.
It also...