Mammograms start later and options widen for women
Washington officials say mammograms do the most good from age 50 onward with biannual screenings through 74, while starting at 40 remains optional for individual choice. The guidance cites trade offs including fewer lives saved but more false alarms and overdiagnoses. Other groups differ on exact ages and frequency.
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Women face higher stroke risk and prevention steps
A health briefing notes stroke kills more women than breast cancer annually and is the third leading cause of death for women. It highlights risk factors unique to women such as preeclampsia, pregnancy, and migraine with aura, plus general risks like high blood pressure and diabetes. Advice includes lifestyle changes, healthy diet, annual blood pressure checks, and weight loss with contact to Dr. Parveen’s Houston Methodist San Jacinto practice.
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Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital
American Heart Association
American Stroke Association
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