Recent research suggests that high doses of calcium supplements could increase the risk of heart problems. Cardiologists ...

Seniors are often advised to take calcium supplements, but new research says the pills might significantly increase an aging person's risk of heart valve problems that contribute to heart failure.

May 30, 2012 (Heidelberg, Germany [UPDATED])— Authors of another study suggesting that calcium supplements might increase the risk of MI say people who do need more calcium should first and foremost ...

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Dietary calcium is essential for various bodily functions and shouldn't be restricted out of fear of arterial calcification. It's crucial to maintain adequate calcium intake throughout life, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: As I set my pills up for the week, I wonder why calcium supplement pills are so huge? There are “minis” on the market, but they require taking four pills to equal two “regular” pills.

MINNEAPOLIS - According to a new study, calcium supplements may be associated with an increased risk of dementia in older women who have had a stroke or other signs of cerebrovascular disease. The ...

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 ...

You probably already know that calcium is good for your bones. True, 98% of the body’s total calcium content is in the bones and teeth, giving them their structure and hardness. But what you might not ...

Last week, I made a case for women to be mindful of loading their bones with calcium at a young age. Unfortunately, the reality is the exact opposite. Young women tend to consume only a fraction of ...