The debate over breast screening age heats up as experts clash over new guidelines, igniting confusion and concern among women.
The debate about when women should start having annual breast screening is heating up again. The 2024 guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggest starting at age 40, down from 50 in 2015. Some experts, like Dr. Russell P. Harris, argue there’s insufficient evidence for this change, warning it could lead to false ...