The debate over breast screening age heats up as experts clash over new guidelines, igniting confusion and concern among women.
The discussion around when women should start annual breast cancer screenings is heating up again. The 2024 recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggest starting at age 40, lowering the previous age of 50. Some experts, like Dr. Russell P. Harris, argue that this change could lead to more false positives and unnecessary ...
