I have written numerous columns about the coronary calcium scan, which detects the amount of calcium present in atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries. This test is important because such ...

When it comes to a healthy diet — especially for women, and especially after menopause — nutritionists, doctors, everybody it seems, will tell you: calcium, calcium, calcium. Federal health officials ...

Excessive calcium in the blood, known as hypercalcemia, can disrupt the heart’s electrical system, potentially leading to an irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia. Hypercalcemia is more likely to cause a ...

Q: I was just visiting my mother, who took Fosamax for eight years. About three years ago, she decided to stop and simply take calcium supplements. She is taking large quantities of calcium (5,000 to ...

Put down the pill bottle. Turns out, you can get too much of a good thing when it comes to certain vitamins and minerals. And the consequences can be way more serious than an upset stomach. “We ...

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 ...

A balanced intake of protein, alongside calcium and vitamin D, is essential for maintaining strong bones and preventing ...

Americans have their choice of up to 100,000 different dietary supplements, from vitamins and minerals to herbal options and products promising weight loss and a toned body. Nearly 75% of Americans ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women whose diet include too little calcium or water -- or too much salt -- have an increased risk of developing kidney stones, a study confirms. Researchers found ...

All together, that can make for a more sugary outcome than winter beverage lovers might think. Eating too much sugar can lead ...