Calcium is an essential nutrient commonly found in dairy products, canned fish, leafy green vegetables, fortified foods, and other dietary sources. Calcium supplementation is beneficial for people who ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Have there been randomized, controlled studies about taking calcium supplements in people with osteoporosis? Do they really make a meaningful difference? -- M.A. ANSWER: That’s a ...

Calcium is an essential nutrient commonly found in dairy products, canned fish, leafy green vegetables, fortified foods, and other dietary sources. It is also available in dietary supplements. Calcium ...

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 ...

Calcium is one of the most abundant and important minerals in the body, playing a crucial role in how we function. Not ...

Janice asks the question: 'Calcium Supplements And Pain Medication?' — -- Question: Hi. I'm Janice. I'm of an age to need calcium supplements, but I'm on Neurontin -- which is made less effective ...

According to a study published by Annals of Internal Medicine, vitamin D and calcium supplements might reduce risk of death from cancer but increase the risk of death from heart disease. Here’s ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My primary care physician wanted me to stop taking calcium (and the vitamin D that accompanies it) due to risks such as kidney stones. However, my endocrinologist, whom I see for ...

What's New A newly approved osteoporosis product, Actonel with Calcium, has convenience as its main selling point. The new product adds six 500-milligram calcium tablets to the once-a-week version of ...

Evidence from one study (1355 women) shows that extra calcium before pregnancy may result in little to no difference to pre-eclampsia (a complication of pregnancy) or pregnancy loss, and pre-eclampsia ...

Calcium supports bone health and other bodily functions, but some evidence suggests it can have cholesterol-lowering effects, too.