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Mammograms: Wait Until Age 50?
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued new guidelines this week recommending that women should begin getting biannual mammograms at age 50, not 40 as previously suggested. The new guidelines are meant to limit unnecessary extra tests and surgeries performed because of unclear screening results. Read more on the Healthline Connects blog.
The Most Obese Areas of the U.S.
According to a CDC county-by-county study of obesity, areas of the Southeast and Appalachia - including Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia - have the highest rates in the country for obesity and type 2 diabetes. The study showed that 26.1% of U.S. adults are obese, and estimates that nearly 8% of the population has diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is known to be closely linked to obesity. Worried about your weight? Learn what you can do to treat obesity and get healthier.
Who Needs a Pap Test?
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued new guidelines for cervical cancer screenings, advising women to delay their first Pap test until age 21. Previously, the group suggested that women be tested within three years of their first sexual intercourse. According to the group, the new guidelines would decrease potentially harmful treatment in younger women. Learn how and when to test for cervical cancer.
Joint Pain Increases Risk of Falls
According to a new study published in JAMA, older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain are more likely to experience dangerous falls than adults without pain. This is most likely due to the fact that musculoskeletal pain can lead to slowed neuromuscular responses to an impending fall. Falls are among the top 10 causes of death for older adults in the United States. Learn more about bone, joint, and muscle disorders.
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