Calcium supplements help support bone health, but certain factors can affect how well your body absorbs it. Learn the best time to take calcium for your needs and lifestyle.

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Key Takeaways Calcium builds and strengthens bones, while vitamin D helps your ...

Taking the supplements may not lower fracture risks, a JAMA study found. — -- Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements may not actually lower fracture risks for elder adults living independently, ...

Calcium and vitamin D supplement use was linked to a lower risk for cancer mortality but a higher risk for cardiovascular disease mortality among postmenopausal women. Calcium and vitamin D ...

The most popularly prescribed drug in the U.S. has been recalled by the Federal Drug Administration. Over 141,000 bottles of ...

More than 140,000 bottles of a popular drug commonly prescribed to reduce cholesterol have been recalled for a defect that ...

BALTIMORE, Md. (KFSN) -- Researchers say they now have evidence that too much of a good thing can possibly damage your heart. The results of a new study suggest that calcium supplements may raise the ...

Two new reviews throw cold water on the health promises of dietary supplements, particularly vitamin D and calcium, as well others, with experts concluding their intake should be avoided or ...

A recent post-hoc analysis suggests that calcium supplementation does not increase the risk of dementia, demonstrating the safety of its use. Do calcium supplements increase risk for dementia? A ...