The body is, for all intents and purposes, an extraordinarily complex machine. This requires a multitude of parts all working together in complicated relationships from the micro- to macromolecular ...

Minerals are the building blocks … for rocks. You may have heard of some of these types of minerals, like quartz, talc and calcite. While these types make for stunning scenery or jewelry, these are ...

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 ...

When most people hear “calcium,” they immediately think of strong bones and teeth. While this connection is certainly valid, calcium carbonate’s benefits extend far beyond skeletal support. This ...

The coronary artery supplies blood to the heart. If calcium builds up in the coronary artery, it can lead to coronary artery disease and increase a person’s risk of a heart attack. Calcium is the most ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A novel form of a drug used to treat osteoporosis that comes with the potential for fewer side effects may provide a new option for patients. Purdue University innovators ...

Here, a registered dietitian is sharing the most common signs on calcium deficiency, plus calcium benefits and foods with calcium. If you asked the average person why calcium is so important, they ...

DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 60-year-old female. I was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in 2020. At the time, I had a bone density scan that showed osteopenia of the left femoral neck with a ...

As people move into their 50s and beyond, bone health becomes a bigger concern, and how much calcium and vitamin D you get ...