Mammograms can detect the presence of breast arterial calcification, which is associated with a higher risk of future heart attacks and stroke.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder of the importance of regular screenings (in this case, through mammograms and self-exams), which can lead to earlier detection and ...

Not only can mammograms identify breast cancer, new research suggests radiologists can see calcium deposits in the arteries — an early sign of heart disease — on the imaging test. The findings of the ...

Mammograms are just one of the many exams and procedures women need to stay healthy. While they're not perfect, mammograms are one of the most effective screening tools we have for breast cancer, ...

So dense breast is based on the mammogram images of your breast, which is basically an x-ray of your breast. On one end of the spectrum, we have patients who have predominantly fatty breasts and on ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and News 4 is proud to have once again partnered in the annual Mammothon event. Early detection is crucial in the fight against breast ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. When a woman has a mammogram, the most ...

When a woman has a mammogram, the most important finding is whether there’s any sign of breast cancer. The second most important finding is whether her breasts are dense. Stream San Diego News for ...