In several previous columns, I have written about Coronary Calcium Scans, which detect the amount of calcium present in coronary arteries that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the heart. This test is ...

Calcium is a vital mineral in your body. It helps build teeth and bones. It’s also essential for your organs, nerves, and muscles to function properly. Calcium even helps your blood clot in the event ...

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 ...

By Padmanabhan Ananthan (Reuters) -BridgeBio Pharma's experimental drug for a rare genetic condition that causes low blood calcium met all the main and secondary goals in a late-stage study, the ...

Calcium supplements may be a bonus for bone health. But if you’re taking these medications, your supplement might backfire. Calcium is a vital mineral essential for strong bones and teeth. It also ...

BridgeBio Pharma is having a banner week, with the Bay Area company’s encaleret acing a phase 3 trial just days after another ...

BridgeBio Pharma said on Wednesday that its experimental drug for a rare genetic condition that causes low blood calcium met all the main and secondary goals in a late-stage study, sending its shares ...

Encaleret is an oral, small molecule designed to selectively modulate the calcium-sensing receptor protein to restore PTH secretion and calcium reabsorption.

Recent studies have revealed that vitamin D and calcium supplements might offer a promising strategy for managing blood pressure among older adults, especially those with obesity. A study published in ...

Foods that lower blood pressure include whole fruits and vegetables. Foods to avoid include processed, sodium-packed foods like frozen dinners.

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