Statin-like meds to prevent breast cancer?

Many people take statins to lower their risk for heart disease. The researchers hope to help a similar preventive medicine one day, people at high risk of breast cancer.

British researchers say one of the best indicators of the risk of breast density. The next time a mammogram, make sure you know the density of the breast. Women with dense breast tissue is diagnosed four times more often in danger, as are those with less dense breast tissue.

Scientists are trying a preventive medication that reduces develop the thickness of the breast.