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The Office on Women's Health is part of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. (Note: following/being followed neither implies nor equals endorsement.)

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Oct 20 is World Day. 44 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass. Learn more

FREE public health training in state/county Quick Health Data Online, focused on mapping. Tomorrow @ 1PM ET:

WIC helps low-income pregnant, breastfeeding/non-breastfeeding postpartum women & infants and children under 5 who are @ nutritional risk.

What do broccoli, grape juice, & English muffins have in common? Hint: It may have an effect on your metabolism:

Not counting some kinds of skin , breast cancer is most common cancer in US women. Learn more

Install carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms. Don't idle cars in garage or use generator indoors.

Chi also improves bone and heart health, eases pain and stiffness from , and leads to better sleep.

DYK risk can be lowered by placing babies on their backs to sleep? Now spread the word & save the youngest lives.

Using spices rather than salt is heart healthy. But what if you don’t have the spice you want? Tips from :

Have a question about dietary supplements? We’ve got you covered! Consult our FAQs:

Protective factors for SIDS include roomsharing w/o bedsharing, breastfeeding, pacifier use, and being immunized.

Secretary Kathleen Sebelius launched Child Survival: Call to Action on June 14, 2012 to increase full term pregnancies.

Priority for National Strategy on Infant Mortality: Improve women’s health before pregnancy.

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