Most adults need 1,000 milligrams of calcium each day. Instead of relying on supplements, consider adding calcium-rich foods ...

Should you dole out your dose at breakfast or later in the day? Here’s what you need to know. The word “calcium” might conjure an image of a tall glass of cow’s milk. While a cup of milk is an ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most people are aware that calcium is a vital mineral for developing and strengthening your bones and ...

After years of popping expensive calcium pills, I discovered that whole food sources were not only cheaper but far more effective for my body.

Calcium-rich foods include yogurt, cheese, almond milk, spinach, and whole wheat bread. You absorb calcium from dairy products and fortified foods more easily than plant-based foods. Calcium is ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed with vitamin D toxicity, according to the blood work from a month ago -- my result was 122 ng/mL. I was taking high doses of vitamin D3 in pill form (15,000 IU a ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a thyroidectomy, and I take levothyroxine. Instructions for the medication say not to take it within four hours of having calcium. No discussion of the drug has clearly stated ...