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Calcium in Diet, But Not Pills, May Help You Live Longer

Does extra calcium-which many people take to boost bone health- also protect against heart disease and death? Science continues to answer with a firm maybe, maybe not. A pair of new studies, however, suggest that while calcium supplements may not have such protective benefits, a diet rich in foods containing calcium might.

High-Glycemic Carbohydrates Linked to Womens Heart Risk

When it comes to womens heart health, all carbohydrates are not created equal: Consuming too many carbs that quickly boost blood sugar may raise womens risk of heart disease, according to a new Italian study.