DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend has been diagnosed with high blood calcium, and when I googled it, the results concerned me. Can you give information on this and how to discuss it with the doctor? I want to ...

Medically reviewed by Anisha Shah, MD Calcium’s bone health benefits are well-established, but research suggests it could ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD A calcium blood test checks your calcium levels to monitor bone, kidney, and thyroid diseases.You may get one of two main types of calcium blood tests: total ...

Cara Harbstreet, M.S., R.D., L.D., of Street Smart Nutrition; Rachel Gargano, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D., the chief registered ...

Dairy tends to be high in calcium, but milk and yogurt aren’t the only high-calcium foods. Other options include canned fish, ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend has been diagnosed with high blood calcium, and ...

It’s no secret that a glass of milk is an excellent source of calcium and can help support overall bone health. But for those who are lactose intolerant, vegan or just prefer not to eat dairy, there ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 62-year-old white male who is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 205 pounds. I have diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I was recently diagnosed with “moderate to ...

Gary G. Schwartz, PhD, MPH Men who have serum calcium levels in the upper range of normal are at significantly increased risk of fatal prostate cancer, a study found. Men who have serum calcium levels ...

The amount of calcium in a glass of milk could lower the risk of colorectal cancer, a study on women found. Many foods, including seeds, canned sardines, and figs, are high in calcium. The studies ...