Tag: breast cancer risk
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How Olive Oil May Help Suppress Breast Cancer Risk
Understanding the Link Between Olive Oil and Breast Cancer Risk Many researchers point to extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) as a key component of a Mediterranean-style diet that is associated with a lower risk of various cancers, including breast cancer. It’s important to note that olive oil is not a cure or a treatment. Instead, its…
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How Olive Oil May Help Suppress Breast Cancer Risk: What the Research Says
Understanding the Link Between Olive Oil and Breast Cancer Risk Countless studies point to a potential link between regular olive oil consumption—especially extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)—and a lower risk of developing breast cancer. It’s important to note that olive oil is not a cure or a treatment. Rather, when used as part of a healthy…
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FDA Moves to Remove Black Box Warnings From Menopause Hormone Therapies
FDA Announces Removal of Black Box Warnings From Menopause Hormone Therapies The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to remove the black box warnings associated with menopause hormone therapies. These warnings, once highlighted as the most serious safety information on medication labels, detailed potential risks related to breast cancer, heart disease, and…
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FDA Softens Stance on Menopause Hormone Therapies: What Changed and Why
What the FDA decision means for menopause treatment The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a pivotal update to the labeling of menopause hormone therapies (HRT). Historic labels carried a black box warning about several serious health risks, including breast cancer, heart disease, and dementia. The FDA’s new approach no longer uses that singular,…
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Why pregnancy and breastfeeding seem to lower breast cancer risk: what science is uncovering
New clues in how pregnancy and breastfeeding may lower breast cancer risk For years, researchers have noted that women who become pregnant and those who breastfeed tend to have a lower risk of developing breast cancer later in life. Recent studies illuminate the biology behind this association, offering a clearer picture of how reproductive factors…
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Concordant AI and Radiologist Mammography Linked to Higher Risk
New evidence on concordant AI and radiologist readings in mammography A recent retrospective study published in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence examined how the agreement between radiologist interpretations and standalone AI assessments of screening mammography relates to future breast cancer risk. Using data from 82,899 women with a median follow-up of about five years, researchers compared four…
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Dense Breasts: How to Identify Density and Your Cancer Risk
Understanding breast density and what it means Breast density refers to the mix of tissue in your breasts: fatty tissue versus glandular and fibrous tissue. A higher proportion of dense tissue means your breasts are denser. Density is common: roughly 40–50% of women over 40 have dense breasts when they undergo mammography. On a mammogram,…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Identifying Dense Breasts and Their Cancer Risk
Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the invisible risk of dense breasts October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a period to highlight rising global incidence and the stark differences in survival. Among the less-visible risk factors is breast density—a common condition that can increase cancer risk and make tumors harder to detect on standard mammograms. Understanding…
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Dense Breasts and Cancer Risk: A Practical Guide to Detecting Density
Understanding Dense Breasts and Why They Matter October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight breast health and the importance of early detection. Among the varied risk factors, breast density is one of the most common and least visible. Dense breast tissue is rich in glandular and fibrous tissue and contains less fat.…