Do Elderly Need Mammograms?

Regular mammograms benefit elderly women, a new study indicates

Monday, January 11, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Regular Mammograms Worthwhile for Elderly Women Regular mammograms benefit elderly women, a new study indicates. Previous research has shown that mammography screening reduces breast cancer deaths among women up to age... Read more ...  News Health Tip: Ask Questions Before You Start Exercising So you're ready to get fit. Now what? Start by discussing some important issues with your doctor. The American Council on Exercise advises that you discuss... Read more ... Many Disney-Goers Happy to Skip the Fries Kids at Walt Disney World are taking advantage of healthier foods and drinks, new research finds. A study of 145 restaurants at the Orlando, Fla., theme park revealed that about 50 percent of... Read more ... Same-Sex Intimacy Nearly Three Times More Common for Women: CDC Shedding new light on sexuality in U.S. adults under age 45, new research reveals women are almost three times as likely to report same-sex intimacy as men. And almost 7 percent... Read more ... Can Early Menopause Trigger Depression Later in Life? Premature menopause may increase a woman's later risk of depression, a new review suggests. If further studies confirm the findings, doctors might try to identify women most likely to need... Read more ... Some Women Face Geographic Barriers to Breast Reconstruction Long distances to treatment centers are a significant obstacle for some women seeking breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, a new study finds. "While greater patient awareness... Read more ... No Link Between 'the Pill' and Birth Defects: Study Becoming pregnant while taking birth control pills doesn't seem to increase the risk of birth defects, a new study suggests. Researchers found similar rates of birth defects -- about 25 infants... Read more ... Women's Health Center MedicineNet's Women's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various women's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a woman through the stages of her life, as well as knowing the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home