Scientists have long thought that calcium transport into mitochondria is a key signal linking cardiac workload, or how hard the heart pumps, with energy production. Now, in a major breakthrough, ...

Researchers can now describe one of the missing triggers that controls calcium inside cells, a process important for muscle contraction, nerve-cell transmission, insulin release and other essential ...

Clusters of proteins found on neurons are calcium-signaling “hotspots” that link electrical signals to gene expression, allowing neurons to produce crucial proteins. The discovery may potentially lead ...

Vitamin D deficiency, rampant in India at 70–90% of the population, adds another layer of trouble by curbing calcium absorption despite solid intake.

Research links higher dietary calcium and dairy consumption to reduced odds of metabolic syndrome, highlighting potential ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, and levels often drop ...

Calcium is essential for bone and muscle health. Foods rich in vitamin D, magnesium, and prebiotics can help your body better ...

With everyone busy working, raising children, doing the chores around the house, running around, and attending so many social activities, the issue of our health seems to be the last thing on our ...