When should you get a mammogram? 10 years sooner than you think

Plus more health news |

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.

When should you get a mammogram? 10 years sooner than you think By Alice Park Senior Health Correspondent Today, an influential panel announced that most women should start getting mammograms a decade sooner than their earlier guidelines had recommended. I talked to a member of that group and other experts about why it was time for the change—and what it means for you. READ MORE Share This Story

What Else to Read What to Know About the ‘FLiRT’ Variants of COVID-19 By Jamie Ducharme Preliminary studies suggest they may be better at dodging immune protection from vaccines. Read More » Is Ozempic the New Anti-Inflammatory Wonder Drug? By Shilpa Ravella Ozempic and a new wave of weight loss drugs are proving to have positive effects in all kinds of ways. Read More » Why Older People Love Pickleball So Much By Holly Burns The sport is a low-impact way to get moving, plus an avenue to socialization. Read More » Are Personality Tests Actually Useful? By Angela Haupt They can aid introspection—but experts warn against taking the results too seriously. Read More » Why Zero Stress Shouldn't Be Your Goal By Jamie Ducharme Relax: some stress is good for you. Read More »

If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, click here. Today's newsletter was written by Alice Park and edited by Angela Haupt.

Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters. Subscribe to TIME

TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice.   Connect with TIME via Facebook | Twitter | Newsletters       UNSUBSCRIBE     PRIVACY POLICY     YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS   TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508, Boone, IA 50037-0508   Questions? Contact health@time.com   Copyright © 2024 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved.