Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Calcium is an essential nutrient commonly found in dairy products, canned fish, ...

Calcium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in various body functions, including the formation and maintenance of strong bones and teeth, regulation of heart rhythm, and nerve ...

Calcium is an integral mineral, vital for the maintenance of teeth and bone health. With advancing age, the body may fail to absorb calcium effectively, increasing the likelihood of osteoporosis ...

Menopause can be a challenging phase, but the right supplements can make a significant difference in managing symptoms ...

Don't stop taking your calcium supplements just yet. Recent health headlines would have you believe that if you take calcium supplements you could be increasing your chances of having a heart attack.

There is much debate over which type of calcium supplement, calcium carbonate or calcium citrate, is absorbed the best. Use the tips to help make your choice easier. Your doctor will also help you ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why don’t we eat eggshells? Aren’t they full of calcium? -- C.S. ANSWER: We can eat eggshells, but I don’t recommend it unless you are willing to go through some preparation ...

Doctors instruct people 65 years and older to get flu shots, eat a high-fiber diet and do strengthening exercises to stay healthy. But of all the things older people can do, taking nutritional ...

The best sources of calcium are dairy foods. If you get three servings of dairy a day, you're probably where you need to be. But if you don't get enough dairy or if you can't take dairy, then you ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My son has been diagnosed with a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. I had never heard of this. He has been told that his brain pressure is lower than normal. This caused him to have ...