Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You may have heard that calcium is important for bone health – and it is! But it does so much more. The amount of essential ...

Minerals are the building blocks … for rocks. You may have heard of some of these types of minerals, like quartz, talc and calcite. While these types make for stunning scenery or jewelry, these are ...

When most people hear “calcium,” they immediately think of strong bones and teeth. While this connection is certainly valid, calcium carbonate’s benefits extend far beyond skeletal support. This ...

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DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 60-year-old female. I was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in 2020. At the time, I had a bone density scan that showed osteopenia of the left femoral neck with a ...

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The coronary artery supplies blood to the heart. If calcium builds up in the coronary artery, it can lead to coronary artery disease and increase a person’s risk of a heart attack. Calcium is the most ...

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 ...

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