Mom's chicken soup, cheese tamales, bread pudding - we all have our favorite foods. Unfortunately, what we like to eat isn't always good for our bodies. Consider colorectal cancer. Certain risk factors for the disease, such as being older than age 50 or having a family history, you can't avoid. But you may be able to keep your colon healthy by eating better. Try adding these four nutrients to your favorites list.

Feb. 15, 2012 -- A Mediterranean diet is good for your heart - and now it looks like it may also be good for your brain.

Oct. 24, 2012 -- The number of injuries from cheerleading has increased steadily over the last 20 years, a trend that has prompted the American Academy of Pediatrics to urge that the activity be designated a sport.

Sep. 12, 2012 -- Although acupuncture is still not widely accepted among doctors in the U.S., a new analysis of previous research found that it does work to relieve chronic pain.

Dec. 12, 2012 -- Trouble concentrating, constantly moving, often interrupting others-these are some of the common signs of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This condition may affect more than 7 percent of school-aged children. For those who suffer from ADHD into adulthood, a new study finds they may be at a higher risk for physical and mental health problems.

Feb. 08, 2012 -- Next time you book a flight, you might want to pick an aisle seat instead of one next to the window.

Mar. 14, 2012 -- If it seems that more people are reaching the centennial mark, you're right. Over the last 75 years in the U.S., the risk of dying at any given point in time has fallen by 60 percent.

Oct. 31, 2012 -- Infants who go on to develop autism by age 3 are remarkably similar to babies without autism in the first few months of life, a new study says.

Jan. 09, 2013 -- Medication works best when it's taken properly. But many of us sometimes have trouble doing so. Maybe you're unsure about taking a certain drug with another prescription. Or perhaps you don't know how long you should keep popping that pill. A recent study suggests part of the problem may be how well you and your doctor are communicating.

Jul. 04, 2012 -- Keep slathering on the sunscreen this summer, but have a glass of iced coffee handy, as well. A new study says that caffeine may lower your risk for a certain type of skin cancer.

Apr. 11, 2012 -- Given the option of having a stool test or a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer, most people would go with the stool test.

Apr. 18, 2012 -- Many more young teens take part in the "choking game," a potentially lethal activity, than experts had thought.

Feb. 22, 2012 -- The number of deaths from hepatitis C is on the upswing in the U.S., and the trend is likely to continue because many people infected with the virus don't know they have it.

Jan. 16, 2013 -- It's normal to feel a little blue from time to time. But when feelings of sadness take over, it may be depression, a serious mental health condition that can affect all aspects of a person's life . For people who have suffered a stroke, depression may be especially harmful. A new study suggests stroke survivors who develop depression may die sooner.

Aug. 08, 2012 -- Exercise should be your mantra whether you have diabetes or want to prevent it.

Mar. 21, 2012 -- Synthetic marijuana can be much stronger than the real stuff - so much so that a growing number of teens are ending up in the emergency room.

Nov. 14, 2012 -- The next time you need a routine blood test to check your cholesterol, you may not need to fast beforehand.

Jun. 06, 2012 -- Most pregnant women say they plan to breastfeed their baby, but when it comes to actually doing so, fewer than a third of them met their breastfeeding goal of three months or more.

Jan. 30, 2013 -- Many of us get enough folic acid - a type of B vitamin - from the foods we eat. But some people may need to take a folic acid supplement. There has been some concern that such supplements may increase a person's risk for cancer. But the findings from a new research review found no such cancer connection.

Jun. 13, 2012 -- If you have type 2 diabetes and take fish oil supplements to prevent heart disease, they aren't providing much help, a new study says.

Jun. 20, 2012 -- Fewer Americans are smoking, but plenty are still overweight or obese, according to the latest survey on the nation's health.

Jul. 11, 2012 -- You now have the official go-ahead to pick a diet soda over a regular one, or add an artificial sweetener to your coffee.

Nov. 21, 2012 -- Diabetes is a disease that can affect your whole body. It raises your risk for conditions such as heart disease, kidney failure, and blindness. A new research review supports the likelihood of another complication from the disease: hearing loss.

Jul. 25, 2012 -- Getting a new hip or knee is an increasingly common procedure in the U.S., but a new study warns that people who have these surgeries have a 30 times greater chance of a heart attack within two weeks afterward.

Aug. 01, 2012 -- The human papillomavirus (HPV) test may be better at helping women know their long-term risk for cervical cancer than the more traditional Pap test - but both tests are still important, new research says.