(CHICAGO) –Bone-like cells similar to the cells found in the skeleton calcify in the heart's aortic valve and are responsible for the blockages that lead to the need for open-heart surgery to replace ...

Vascular calcification, low bone mass and fragility fractures are all frequent age-dependent disorders. Recent clinical and experimental data suggest that vascular calcification and bone loss could ...

There may be relationships between bone mineral density at different body locations and cardiac calcification. Sex-specific differences may exist in these relationships. Further research is needed to ...

Several factors can affect how long calcium stays in your body, including how much you absorb for bone and tooth structure versus what your body eliminates.

Purpose: The role of vitamin K in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and arterial calcification is examined. Summary: Vitamin K is essential for the activation of vitamin K-dependent ...

Crystal clear: transmission electron microscope image showing a blob of amorphous calcium phosphate that is beginning to crystallize at the bottom left. (Courtesy: Antiope Lotsari/Chalmers University ...

Calcium is critical for bone health, optimal muscle activity, and other body processes such as blood clotting and heart function. How much calcium you need depends on your age and stage of life. Share ...

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

Don’t let menopause sneak up on your bones—here’s how to fight back.