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“So essentially dense breast tissue refers to the amount of milk ducts and connective tissue in the breast,” said Dr. Laura Dean, a diagnostic radiologist for Cleveland Clinic.

Robinson says you can’t tell by looking at a woman whether she has dense breasts. She says people with dense breasts have less fat and more glandular and connective tissue in their breasts.

“Your breasts are made up of different tissues, including glands and ducts that function to produce milk and deliver it to the nipple, and structural tissues such as fat, connective tissue and ...

Understanding how these connective tissues function and adapt is key to keeping them healthy and resilient. Here’s what you need to know. Why do tendons and ligaments adapt differently from muscles?

Breasts can be almost entirely fatty (A), have scattered areas of dense fibroglandular breast tissue (B), have many areas of glandular and connective tissue (C), or be extremely dense (D).

Women with dense breast tissue may need additional screening to detect breast cancer. It is a common occurrence, with nearly half of women 40 and older having dense breasts according to the ...

Dense breasts are associated with an elevated risk of developing breast cancer because the breast tissue can make it difficult for doctors to see abnormal growths in mammograms that may be cancer.

This connective tissue disorder primarily causes problems with blood vessels and often enlarging the aorta increasing the risk of aortic dissection.

With age, tendon tissues become stiff and brittle, making them susceptible to tearing, through gradual degeneration from overuse or sudden ruptures. How to improve tendon health While doctors once ...