It’s no secret that a glass of milk is an excellent source of calcium and can help support overall bone health. But for those who are lactose intolerant, vegan or just prefer not to eat dairy, there ...

Calcium is a mineral that our bodies need for strong bones and teeth and supports the heart, muscles, and nerves. It is the most abundant mineral in the body and is primarily stored in the bones and ...

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 ...

“Your bones are constantly remodeling, which means they are repeatedly breaking down old bone and rebuilding new,” says Callins. Adequate calcium helps support this process, giving bones the resources ...

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 ...

A diet rich in calcium can reduce the risk of developing bowel cancer, according to the results of a new study. Consuming foods rich in calcium could significantly reduce the risk of developing bowel ...

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 ...

Low dietary calcium and potassium intake are important risk factors for the development of incident kidney stones as well as their symptomatic recurrence, a population-based study of dietary factors ...

Calcium has long been the face of bone health. Milk ads, supplement shelves, and doctor visits often circle back to it. But ...

A major new meta-analysis finds that vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth in children when properly planned.