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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Calcium is essential to our health, but too much of it can have harmful consequences. While its benefits for bones and teeth are often praised, the risks associated with over-consumption, particularly ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Calcium is a key nutritional component for a strong, healthy body. Despite its importance, however, close to 30 percent of men and 60 percent of women over the age of 19 don’t consume enough of it, ...

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 ...