Medical News Today: What is a mammogram? When should I get a mammogram?

A mammogram is an X-ray image of your breast used to screen for breast cancer. Mammograms can also be used in those who have breast symptoms, such as lumps, breast pain or changes.

Medical News Today: Doctors in bitter divide about e-cigarettes

Public health doctors and clinicians are divided about whether e-cigarettes are a good development or not - and the involvement of big tobacco in vaping is fuelling the debate.

Medical News Today: Almost half of Hispanics unaware they have high cholesterol, study finds

Almost 50% of Hispanics do not know they have high cholesterol levels, and less than a third of those who are aware receive cholesterol-lowering treatment, new research reveals.

Medical News Today: Women with a history of stillbirth 'up to four times higher risk of recurrence'

Women who have a history of stillbirth are up to four times more likely to experience stillbirth in a future pregnancy, according to new research published in The BMJ.

Medical News Today: 'Lack of evidence' to support benefits of medical marijuana

A meta-analysis assessing the effects of cannabinoids in treating certain medical conditions finds there is limited high-quality evidence supporting the drug's effectiveness.

Medical News Today: Blood pressure medication could prevent alcohol, drug addiction

A study of the effect of isradipine in addicted rats suggests the drug reverses brain rewiring that underlies memories of addiction-associated places.

Medical News Today: Viagra linked with higher risk of skin cancer

Skin cancer had a higher incidence among men taking PDE5 inhibitors but the link may not be causal. Instead, it may be linked to other factors.