Breast cancer screening should start at 40 years old, according to new mammogram guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

Women at average risk for breast cancer should get screening mammograms every other year starting at age 40, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) said on Tuesday, cementing insurance coverage for the procedure for that age group under the law.

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released new recommendations, stating all women should start mammography at age 40. Their previous guidance stated screening should start no later than age 50.

An influential task force today recommended women begin mammograms at age 40 and screen for breast cancer every other year until age 74.

Some researchers said the advice did not go far enough. The panel also declined to recommend extra scans for women with dense breast tissue.

In their latest recommendations, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says mammograms should start earlier.

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A rise in breast cancer among younger people is forcing the medical community to change its guidelines.

Women are now advised to get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and until age 74, according to new recommendations from the US Preventative Services Task Force.

Women should get screened for breast cancer every other year starting from the age of 40 to reduce their risk of dying from the disease, an influential US body recommended on Tuesday.