FDA Mandates Breast Density Disclosure in Mammography Reports to Enhance Cancer Detection
On September 10, 2024, the FDA implemented a new rule requiring all mammography reports to include information on breast density. Dense breast tissue, a common condition among women over 40, can make detecting breast cancer more challenging and is considered a risk factor for the disease. The rule, part of an update to the Mammography […]
Weight Loss is Associated with Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
Razi Berry A large new study finds that women who lost weight after age 50 and kept it off had a lower risk of breast cancer than women whose weight remained stable, helping answer a vexing question in cancer prevention. Reduction in risk increased with the amount of weight lost The reduction in risk increased […]
Onion and Garlic Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Razi Berry Onions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that’s a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also be a recipe for reducing the risk of breast cancer. Key ingredients in sofrito may also be a recipe for reducing the risk of breast cancer That’s according to the findings of a […]