Tag Archives: Breast

Can Mammograms Help Detect Heart Disease Risk? A New Look at Breast Arterial Calcifications

As more people get mammograms every year to screen for breast cancer, an additional benefit may be emerging: heart disease risk detection. With advanced technology and artificial intelligence, some imaging centers now offer screenings for cardiovascular risks based on breast arterial calcification visible in mammogram images. This additional test, offered by some radiology practices, could… Read More »

Quarter of women under 40 have never checked themselves for breast cancer, study finds

A quarter of women under 40 have never checked themselves for breast cancer believing they are too young, don’t think it will affect them – or they are just too busy. The study of 2,000 women found half of all women do not regularly check their breasts for signs of cancer. Women aged 18 to… Read More »

Edgepark Breast Pump: Free Breast Pumps Through Insurance

Edgepark opened in 1928 as a small corner pharmacy in Ohio. Since then, it has grown to become an industry leader in-home delivery of insurance-covered products, including electric, hospital grade, and portable breast pumps. For over 90 years, Edgepark breast pump has been committed to delivering caring & quality service to mothers all over the… Read More »