Calcium

International Women's Day Part 6: Do women need calcium supplements in their 20s?

Women have a lower bone density than men, so they need a regular source of calcium and vitamin D to keep their bones sturdy.

7 myths about height increase that need to be cut short right now

What you need to know is that height increase basically comes down to two things: growth hormones and growth plates.

Phosphorus lakes in early Earth might've provided the building blocks for life to form

Such phosphorus lakes, also known as alkaline or soda lakes, are found on all seven continents.

Lemon juice can boost immunity, aid weight loss, improve digestion and clear up the skin

Drinking lemonade every day is a very healthy habit, just do not overdo it

Preservatives, trans fats used in popular processed foods have major health risks

Research suggests that most preservatives have some harmful effects on your health, partially hydrogenated oils are nothing but industrially-produced trans fats, which are associated with cardiovascular diseases, increased risk of strokes, heart attacks

9 Months | Season 3 | Five nutrients essential for your toddler

Early childhood is an extremely important phase in your child’s health and nutrition cycle. They grow to 60% of their height by the age of five and 90% of their brain develops by the age of six. Esha Bhatia shares how you can help your child fuel this rapid growth for a healthy body and mind.

Lack of vitamin D can cause heart failure in human beings, a new study finds

Vitamin D deficiency causes heart problem was theorized but now Indian researchers have found proof of it in rats.

Debunking the milk myth: Is dairy really good for your bones, osteoporosis?

The calcium content in milk actually becomes a health hazard as undigested portions of it are deposited in the urinary system and become kidney stones.

High calcium in blood could be an early indicator of cancer: study

High levels of calcium in blood, a condition known as hypercalcaemia, can be used by doctors as an early indication of certain types of cancer, says a study.

Fat deposits near heart can predict kidney patients' deaths

Fat deposits around the heart - which can be spotted through simple CT scans - can help predict the risk of death in patients with chronic kidney disease, research shows.