As more people get mammograms every year to screen for breast cancer, an additional benefit may be emerging: heart disease risk detection. With advanced technology and artificial intelligence, some imaging centers now offer screenings for cardiovascular risks based on breast arterial calcification visible in mammogram images. This additional test, offered by some radiology practices, could… Read More »
Motherhood is an amazing experience. However, it comes with a lot of responsibilities. If you are a working mom, you have much more on your plate to worry about. In such a situation, you are bound to be concerned about how to pump enough milk for your child in a short period of time. Selecting… Read More »
A new type of breast cancer drug developed by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago can help halt progression of disease and is not toxic, according to phase 1 clinical trials. The drug is specifically designed for women whose cancer has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The results are published in the journal Breast… Read More »
Many breast cancer risk factors are well researched and late start of menopause, early 1st menstrual period, and a family breast cancer history are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. There are non-modifiable breast cancer risk factors like age at first and last menstrual period or family history. Researchers wanted to determine the… Read More »