4 myths about women's health

4 myths about women's health

February 26, 2026 · 19 min

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Meghan Rabbitt debunks common myths about women's health regarding cardio, heart health, and mammograms.

Do women really need to focus on cardio? Worry about heart health? Do a yearly mammogram? Meghan Rabbitt, author of the new book The New Rules of Women's Health , sets the record straight. Find the BCRAT calculator here: https://bcrisktool.cancer.gov/ Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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