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Stay Active to Prevent—or Beat—Breast Cancer

What you can do: Walk at least three times a week—and keep it up if you’re diagnosed with breast cancer.

Don’t Be Misled—Mammograms Are Still Important

What you can do: Continue to follow guidelines for breast cancer screening, and make lifestyle changes that lower your risk.

Hairspray May Cause Birth Defects in Baby Boys

What you can do: Avoid hairspray while pregnant. Choose nontoxic, fragrance-free personal care products.

U.S. Gets Low Marks for High Preemie Birth Rate

What you can do: Avoid foods containing pesticides. Write to your federal officials, asking them to boost funding for premature birth research.

Younger Women Tend to Ignore Diabetes Diagnosis

What you can do: Eat between 1,400 and 1,600 calories a day, get your eyes checked annually, and break a sweat.

Stressed Moms Could Produce Diabetes-Prone Kids

What you can do: Make stress relief part of your everyday schedule.

Stay Fit while Pregnant; Keep Pounds Off for Decades

What you can do: Stay active while pregnant; plan sensible workouts.

Mammograms: Necessary but not Infallible

What you can do: Increase the odds of an accurate screening by finding a facility that specializes in reading mammograms.

Calcium: One-Shot Cancer Preventer

What you can do: Get the calcium you need through organic dairy products and greens like kale and broccoli.

Antidepressant Use Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death in Women

What you can do: Protect your heart with a healthy lifestyle. Analyze your mood every 9 months, then talk to your doctor to see if you’re ready to come off the meds.