Mammogram

Written By: Admin | Published : April 19, 2013 4:35 PM IST

It is an x-ray of the breast taken to diagnose breast cancer. It is also used to screen for breast cancer early in women even before there are any signs and symptoms. A special type of x-ray machine is used for this purpose.

Add The Health Site as a Preferred Source

Mammogram

Mammogram

Exercise and healthy diet may lower leptin levels in obesity-related hypertension, study suggest

World Thyroid Day: Unexplained weight gain? Thyroid imbalance could be the hidden cause, warns endocrinologist

Why are young doctors dying of sudden cardiac arrest in India? Inside the rising silent heart attack crisis

Can heatwave raise your blood pressure levels? Expert shares 8 effective ways to manage BP in summer

Can vitamin C prevent cancer? New study reveals how it may help lower cancer risk

Exercise and healthy diet may lower leptin levels in obesity-related hypertension, study suggest

World Thyroid Day: Unexplained weight gain? Thyroid imbalance could be the hidden cause, warns endocrinologist

Is fruit and yoghurt a healthy pairing or just clever marketing? Experts answer

Hair growth tips in summer: Are sulfate-free shampoos beneficial for your hair?

Why are young doctors dying of sudden cardiac arrest in India? Inside the rising silent heart attack crisis

Ebola alert in India: Government issues fresh advisory, asks citizens to avoid travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan amid massive case surge