DEAR DR. ROACH: I have calcium buildup throughout my vascular system. My legs were operated on, and the surgeon had to drill through the calcium to open up the blood flow. I am now told that there is ...

Calcium helps regulate the strength and coordination of each heartbeat, supporting a steady and regular heart rate. Getting calcium from your diet is safer and more effective than taking supplements, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 79-year-old female. Recently, I was diagnosed with moderate calcification of leaflets on my mitral valve. I have no symptoms but heard from a recent talk that even moderate ...

Calcium does a lot of heavy lifting to keep your body functioning at its best. "Calcium is crucial for maintaining bone strength. In fact, 99% of the calcium in your body is found in your bones and ...

The cells lining skin capillaries are constantly sending each other messages—tiny pulses of calcium that help regulate blood flow, sense physical forces and keep vessel walls intact. Scientists have ...