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In the News! Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kimberly Templeton, a medical advisor to HealthyWomen, was recently interviewed by Oprah.com about bone health and calcium intake. Read the article here.

HealthyWomen on TV! Watch HealthyWomen's executive director Beth Battaglino Cahill on The Balancing Act morning show! The program, which aired on Lifetime Television on November 15th, features Beth discussing obesity in America and how a mom's weight can affect the whole family.