Diet and Fitness: A Proven Path to Heart Health It may not be a magic wand for better health, but it sure seems to come close. To learn more, visit this month's fitness section.

Maternal Obesity Heightens Risk of Birth Defects Women who were obese before they became pregnant had a higher risk of having babies with certain birth defects, including missing limbs, malformed hearts and underdeveloped spinal cords, a new study found. Find out more in this month's family and home section.

Antioxidants No Magic Bullet for Heart Disease in Women A large study has found that popular antioxidant supplements such as vitamins C, E and beta-carotene don't prevent heart disease in high-risk women. Learn more in this month's mind and body section.

Coloring Compound in Fruits, Veggies May Cut Colon Cancer Risk Compounds called anthocyanins, which give color to most red, purple and blue fruits and vegetables, may help protect against colon cancer, an Ohio State University study says. Learn more in this month's nutrition section.