Don't stop taking your calcium supplements just yet. Recent health headlines would have you believe that if you take calcium supplements you could be increasing your chances of having a heart attack.

While a well-balanced diet can provide adequate calcium, supplements may offer additional benefits. It may increase calcium ...

Mice that didn't get any calcium had an 8% loss of body fat. Mice getting calcium supplements had a 42% decrease in body fat. But calcium from dairy products produced the best weight-loss results.