No Link Between Folic Acid Supplements and Colorectal Cancer
A new American Cancer Society study concludes that theres no evidence folic acid from fortified foods or supplements increases the risk of colorectal cancer. Earlier research, including a 2007 Tufts study
Fish Consumption Could Boost Bone Health
Eating fish, already known to be good for your heart, may also help protect your bones against osteoporosis-but the interactions between the fats found in fish and bone mass are complicated, according to new research
Extra Calcium Not Always Extra Beneficial for Bones
Its important to get enough calcium for your bones, but a new Swedish study suggests more than that may not do much extra good
Cranberry Juice Reduces Artery Stiffness in Heart Patients
Cranberry juice, frequently touted as a weapon against urinary-tract infections, may also be good for your heart
Are You Eating Enough Fruit?
Most of us like fruit-but still dont get enough. Heres how to pick the fiber, potassium, vitamin C, antioxidants and other low-hanging benefits of fruit. With the unveiling of MyPlate choosemyplate.gov, the USDAs replacement for the food pyramid
Four Keys to Reducing Your Risk of SCD (Sudden Cardiac Death)
Score another benefit of living right. In a new analysis of data from the Nurses Health Study
Calcium Supplements Again Linked to Kidney Stones
In more evidence that you can indeed get too much of a good thing-especially in pill form, rather than from food
Fast-Food Calorie Counts Work-If You Use Them
Do calorie counts on menus cause restaurant patrons to eat less? The answer depends on whether customers are paying attention, according to a new lunchtime
Veggies and Fiber Linked to Lower Diverticulitis Risk
Worried about diverticulitis, the painful inflammation of abnormal pouches in your intestines? Eat more like a vegetarian
More Proof Staying Physically Active Keeps Your Aging Brain Sharp
Two new studies add to the evidence that staying physically active helps protect your brain-and fill in some gaps in that research