4 myths about women's health

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/


In a previous audio version of this story, Meghan Rabbit incorrectly said that ventricles "go in and out of our heart." In fact, ventricles are chambers of the heart.


Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit
Sign up for our newsletter here.
Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at [e-mail]
Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit

To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:

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