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Mammograms Should Start at 40 to Address Rising Breast Cancer Rates at Younger Ages, Panel Says

Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger, at age 40, according to an influential U.S. task force. Women ages 40 t...

Mammograms Should Start at 40 to Address Rising Breast Cancer Rates at Younger Ages, Panel Says

Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger, at age 40, according to an influential U.S. task force. Women ages 40 t...

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New California Rule Aims to Limit Health Care Cost Increases to 3% Annually

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Mammograms Should Start at 40 to Address Rising Breast Cancer Rates at Younger Ages, Panel Says

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