An influential task force today recommended women begin mammograms at age 40 and screen for breast cancer every other year until age 74.

Women should start regular mammography screenings at age 40 and continue every other year until age 74, an expert advisory panel said Tuesday. Citing the increase in breast cancer among

The USPSTF just released updated mammogram screening guidelines. See the current recommendations for what age to start getting checked for breast cancer.

A key scientific panel updated its recommendations on breast cancer screenings and the changes could potentially save thousands of lives. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that all women start getting biennial mammograms at age 40.