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Discussing breast density after mammograms may cause unneeded anxiety, study finds

Par :Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent

4 décembre 2025 à 00:30

Data from Australia shows women told about density had more anxiety and confusion, as measure considered in UK

Telling women whether they have dense breasts as part of their breast cancer screening results may leave them feeling unnecessarily anxious and confused, according to a study.

Breast density refers to the level of glandular and fibrous tissue relative to fat in breasts. Dense breast tissue is a risk factor for breast cancer, and can also make mammograms more difficult to read.

Quality of migraine care dependent on ethnicity, UK survey finds

The Guardian

Par :Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent

3 décembre 2025 à 01:01

Ethnic minority people more likely to experience poor treatment and even racism, Migraine Trust research shows

People from ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to experience worse migraine care and to fear discrimination because of their condition, a survey by a leading UK charity has found.

Migraines are characterised by a severe headache, alongside other symptoms including dizziness, numbness and vision problems. About one in seven people in the UK are affected by the condition.