In white populations, computed tomographic measurements of coronary-artery calcium predict coronary heart disease independently of traditional coronary risk factors. However, it is not known whether ...

Hypercalcemia or high calcium levels may not cause any symptoms. However, serious hypercalcemia can cause excessive thirst, stomach pain, and confusion, among other symptoms. High calcium levels in ...

Editor's Note: A few years ago there were no calcium phosphate products to be had and now they seem to be everywhere and in every form. It's confusing, and our October report sorting out these ...

Hyperthyroidism causes high levels of thyroid hormones in the body. In some cases, people with high thyroid hormone levels may also have higher calcium levels. Thyroid hormones can affect many ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...