body-mass index

Breast Density Can Affect Cancer Screenings When it comes to breast cancer screening, the density of breasts affects how well a mammogram can detect cancerous tissues. That’s why 21 states have adopted laws requiring radiologists to include information about breast density in Read More

Lifestyle Key to Surgical Weight Loss Success With many people staring down New Year’s resolutions related to losing weight, some may be wondering if surgical weight loss is right for them. Dr. Ann Rogers, director of Penn State Hershey Surgical Weight Loss, says surgery is only Read More

Information Is Power for High Risk Women Now that medical professionals have identified gene mutations that predispose for breast cancer, patients can take proactive steps to reduce their risk. Many cases of breast cancer seem to have no genetic link, but people with a strong Read More