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Advanced Breast Cancer Up Among Younger Women - Breast cancer rates have increased among women 25-39, say researchers from the University of Washington. A recent study found between the years 1976-2009, the rate of advanced breast cancer among younger women increased by 2.1 percent — a trend not seen among older women. High obesity rates, increased alcohol use and genetics may be to blame, reports ABC.com. —Kellee Terrell (Photo: Matt McClain for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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When It Comes to Screenings, Is Less More? - Twenty-five respected medical organizations have joined forces and revealed a comprehensive list of the 25 medical tests and procedures that are overused by Americans. Among that list are unnecessary pre-term C-sections; the overuse of antibiotics for infections and illness; and CT scans that expose people to potentially harmful radiation, reported USA Today. Read the entire list here.   (Photo: Rick Gershon/Getty Images) 

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Ladies, How Do You Handle Stress? - A new Huffington Post feature discusses the link between gender and racial discrimination, stress and Black women’s blood pressure. What’s really interesting is how different we all cope with stress: Black women tend to “keep in” their stress more than white women and men. But the writer points out that studies have shown that religion and spirituality seems to help. (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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Eating Well on the Cheap - Eating well doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, says a new Washington Post feature. The article highlights Cooking Matters, an organization that works with local groups to teach low-income residents how to read food labels, prepare healthy dishes and shop for healthy foods on the cheap. Find a partnership in your area here. (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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Kids Eat Less Calories, But Are Still Overweight - Kids eat fewer calories now than they did 10 years ago, says a CDC study. In 2010, boys ate 7 percent fewer calories than they did in 1999 — girls ate 4 percent less. Yet researchers admitted that in order for obesity rates to drop significantly, kids need to eat even less than this, reported the New York Times.  (Photo: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

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White House Hosts Town Hall on Black Health - The White House spent Monday addressing racial health disparities, the importance of getting health care through “Obamacare” and raising awareness about the perks of “Obamacare” during a town hall called “Looking Ahead to 2014: How the Affordable Care Act Benefits the African-American Community.”  (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs Do Work - A new study analyzed the benefits of the Prime Time program, a popular prevention program for high-risk teens, and found that girls who finished the program were more likely to use condoms and birth control. The program’s teens also reported being closer to their families, found sex less important and were more likely to refuse unwanted sex, reported Health Day News. (Photo: GettyImages)

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Michigan Group Wants to Create Stronger Black Fathers - In an effort to help Black fathers get the tools they need to be the best parents possible, the Grand Rapids African-American Health Institute recently announced a new initiative, 24/7 Dad, that will focus on the importance for Black men to play an emotional and physical role in their child’s life. In group sessions with local men, participants will discuss co-parenting, health and communication, reported M-Live.com. The program was developed by the National Institute of Fatherhood. (Photo: GettyImages)

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Can Extra Body Weight Explain Asthma in Kids of Color? - Researchers found that being overweight harmed lung function in Black and Latino children, but not white children. White children tend to have to be obese in order to have lung issues, but in kids of color, just having a few extra pounds can cause breathing issues and may raise the risk of asthma, says Medical Express.  (Photo: GettyImages)

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First Lady Unveils Plan’s Healthy Recipes - First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled new healthy recipes for her MyPlate program, which is a part of her Let’s Move campaign, to encourage weight loss and better health. FLOTUS teamed up with five major magazine companies to help create the 3,000 recipes, which include lean proteins, high fiber and fruits and vegetables. Check out all of the low-sodium, low-fat recipes on their Pinterest page.  (Photo: Courtesy Choose My Plate)