Extra Calcium May Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk, NIH Study Finds

Ekaterina Markelova/Shutterstock A new study of 471,000 adults shows benefit from both dietary and supplemental sources.  By George Citroner Adding more calcium to your diet could reduce colorectal cancer risk, the third leading cause of death in the United States,...

Why Dietary Cholesterol Isn’t the Enemy

Cultura Creative/Shutterstock By Zena le Roux Research shows dietary cholesterol has little impact on blood cholesterol. So what really affects it? While cholesterol has historically been blamed for heart disease, and many have been told to avoid eggs and animal fats,...