New ACP guidance suggests starting mammograms at 50 instead of 40 for average-risk women, one every two years, sparking debate among breast cancer screening experts.

A federal task force says that women should start getting regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer at age 40, instead of waiting until 50, marking a shift in the influential panel’s guidelines.

Mammogram guidelines just changed again in 2026. Here's what every woman needs to know about the new screening recommendations.

New guidelines personalize mammogram screening based on age, risk factors and breast density. Here's what women should know.

Breast cancer screenings for women at average risk should be done every other year beginning at age 40, meaning mammograms should start 10 years earlier than previously recommended. The U.S.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Mammograms are the best tool to detect breast cancer early, when it's easier to treat, but if you have dense breasts, a mammogram may not be enough. Dense breasts make ...

Many women did not know when to start nor how often to complete mammogram screening for breast cancer, and most reported reasons for delaying.

Maybe you’ve been putting off a mammogram because you're anxious about what it might find. But experts encourage women to reframe having a mammogram as empowering. “You can’t prevent breast cancer, ...

Mammograms can help you find teeny cancers and save your life. If you can't afford a mammogram, there are plenty of ways to ...