Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Attack Risk

Calcium supplements are widely prescribed, particularly among women over 50, as a way to reduce fractures and increase bone density. But a new study suggests those pills carry some potential risks for your heart. Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2010/07/30/128871128/calcium-supplements-may-increase-heart-attack-risk?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Jul 30 2010, 10:23 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog