Breast Health

Mature woman doing self breast exam at home
Breast Health

Starting Today, Your Mammogram Results Will Tell You If You Have Dense Breasts

by Katie McPherson

Here’s what you should do with this new info.

Doctor is working with mammography X-ray scanner in hospital
News

You Should Now Start Getting A Mammogram Every Other Year At Age 40

by Samantha Darby

An increase in breast cancer diagnoses has changed the previous guidance.

Mature woman doing self breast exam at home
Know Your Risk

What Is A Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score? Olivia Munn Says It Saved Her Life

by Katie McPherson

The actress credits the free tool with saving her life.

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Celebrity

Olivia Munn Reveals She Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer & Had A Double Mastectomy

by Jen McGuire

The 43-year-old actress said she’s “lucky” she caught it early enough that she had “options.”

This Is So Awkward

Puberty Is Starting Earlier Now — Here’s How To Talk To Your Daughter About Her Budding Breasts

by Vanessa Kroll Bennett and Cara Natterson, MD

If your kid has breasts years before you did, you might feel surprised or worried, but you are most definitely not alone.

Drying up breast milk takes time, but it can be more comfortable with these tips.
Breastfeeding

How To Dry Up Breast Milk, With Tips From Lactation Consultations

by Katie McPherson

Your best friend: Time.

Life

How I Found Freedom Post-Mastectomy In A World Obsessed With Breasts

by Sara Olsher

On motherhood and self image, after breast cancer.

mom breastfeeding her baby
Breastfeeding

Mastitis Is Awful, So Here's How To Avoid It

by Jennifer Parris

It can be a serious infection.

Breastfeeding injuries can go beyond a damaged nipple.
Breastfeeding

5 Breastfeeding Injuries & How To Avoid Them

by Tiffany Eve Lawrence

Nipple pain may be the least of them.

You should continue breastfeeding, even with a clogged milk duct.
Breastfeeding

What A Clogged Milk Duct Actually Feels Like

by Abi Berwager Schreier

Also, did you know these hard little lumps can go all the way up to your armpit?