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Calcium supplements linked to significantly increased heart attack risk

Calcium supplements might increase the risk of having a heart attack, and should be "taken with caution," concludes research published in the online issue of the journal Heart.

Cardiology created May 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Magnesium may be as important to kids' bone health as calcium

Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to build strong bones. Soon, they also may be urged to make sure their kids eat salmon, almonds and other foods high in magnesium—another ...

Pediatrics created May 05, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Long-term calcium and vitamin D supplement use may be linked to increased risk of kidney stones

Calcium and vitamin D supplements are associated with high calcium levels in the blood and urine, which could increase the risk of kidney stones, a new study finds. The results will be presented Tuesday at The Endocrine Society's ...

Health created Jun 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Diets high in salt could deplete calcium in the body: research

The scientific community has always wanted to know why people who eat high-salt diets are prone to developing medical problems such as kidney stones and osteoporosis.

Health created Jul 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Calcium may cut risk for precancerous colon lesions in some people

(HealthDay)—Consuming higher amounts of calcium may lower the likelihood of precancerous colon and rectal lesions in people who are at increased risk due to variations in two genes, a new study suggests.

Cancer created Apr 10, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0