Folic acid, the synthetic form of the B vitamin folate, has been linked to heart health and cancer prevention, among other possible benefits. But studies have also tied it to higher risks of cancer. Is it protective in some cases, but dangerous in others?
The Internet is full of tools to calculate your likelihood of various health problems, from heart attacks to hip fractures. But which can you trust? Here are eight risk calculators we think are especially useful.
Women do not need to use a thyroid shield during mammography, despite rumors about an increased risk of thyroid cancer from the scattering of radiation during the exam. Here's why they should even avoid wearing one.
