Calcium supplements 'double risk of heart attack', study finds
This study further highlights the need for care when considering taking calcium supplements. If you get all of the calcium that you need from your diet then a supplement will not be necessary. Boosting calcium beyond recommended levels has no extra benefit for bones.Supplementation may be warranted if you are unable to get enough calcium in your diet, but it needs to be done with consideration, she said.Anyone with a heart condition or who is at risk of a heart attack should talk to their doctor before deciding whether or not to use calcium supplements, she added.HealthHealth wellbeingMedical researchDenis Campbellguardian.co.uk copy; 2012 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms Conditions | More...

Prenatal Exposure To Pollution Harmful For Kids With Asthma
The fact that air pollution, childhood lung growth and respiratory problems are associated with prenatal exposure has been shown in numerous studies in recent years. A new study that will be presented at the ATS 2012 International Conference in San Francisco now indicates that these prenatal exposures could pose a particular risk for children with asthma... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)