A new Cleveland Clinic survey found 95% of men in the United States say that living a healthy lifestyle is a top priority. However, those numbers change when it comes to taking action. It appears Gen X and Boomers are more likely than Gen Z and Millennials to go in for annual exams or recommended screenings. The same goes for having a primary care doctor.
Ohio will be expanding screening for cystic fibrosis in babies born in the state. Starting this fall, Ohio will be one of a few states that will be screening for the maximum number of mutation variations for cystic fibrosis, currently the state on screens for the most common type. The genetic disease causes the body to produce a high amount of thick mucus that could cause blockages and damage organs.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently updated its guidelines for breast cancer screenings. Among the changes, women should now get mammograms every other year, starting at 40 instead of 50. Dr. Dean said that while 40 is the recommended age to start mammograms, some women may need to get them done even sooner. One reason could be if they have a family history of breast cancer. The task force also addressed supplemental screenings, like MRIs and ultrasounds, for women with dense breast tissue.