Cholesterol gets most of the attention when it comes to heart risk. But calcium buildup inside the arteries is a dangerous warning sign, and Johns Hopkins researchers found a vitamin few have heard of may help slow it down.

If you notice your knee crackling, it could signal osteoarthritis or a build-up of calcium crystals thought to only happen in really old age. Turns out they do structural damage much earlier than thought, especially if your mineral metabolism is off…

Calcified plaque deposits are a real problem when it comes to heart and brain health. But this harbinger of circulation problems doesn’t stop there. New researchs show how it steals your vision and the plan to beat it…

Fluoride can slow enamel loss and prevent tooth decay, but it can’t stop it. That’s why a discovery about a weird ingredient is so exciting: It can restore tooth enamel to save your smile for years to come…

Milk, a source of calcium, is said to do a body good. But calcium, which promotes good bones, muscle function, heart health and more, may also be a big help in lowering the risk for a particular cancer on the rise…

Sugar. We have a love-hate relationship with the sweet stuff that’s as hard to give up as any vice. But the reasons to do so have been stacking up for years. If kidney stones are your bane, then here’s one more reason to tame your sweet tooth…