Calcium is a mineral, and minerals play a key role in functions all around the body. Dr. Pedro R. Rodriguez Guggiari, an internal medicine specialist and Chief of Staff at Banner Del E. Webb Medical ...

In several previous columns, I have written about Coronary Calcium Scans, which detect the amount of calcium present in coronary arteries that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the heart. This test is ...

Calcium is an essential mineral for bone health, giving your skeleton the strength and structure it needs to support you ...

Calcium plays an important role in your wellbeing: Not only is it essential for your bone health, but research has shown that deficiencies have been linked to cardiovascular disease, pregnancy ...

Last week, I made a case for women to be mindful of loading their bones with calcium at a young age. Unfortunately, the reality is the exact opposite. Young women tend to consume only a fraction of ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Vitamin C and calcium are both essential nutrients that serve many roles in the body ...

Whether you're young, old, male or female — and especially if you're a teenager — you need calcium every day. Current recommendations advise adults to get at least 1,000 mg, teens to get at least ...

To take calcium or not to take calcium, that is still the question. In a new study that contradicts earlier research, investigators found that adding calcium to your diet will not raise your risk of a ...

A major new meta-analysis finds that vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth in children when properly planned. Kids on plant-based diets often had better heart health markers, including ...

Healthcare providers may recommend low oxalate diets to treat a variety of conditions, particularly kidney stones. However, recent research has called into question whether low oxalate diets are ...