Q: I had routine blood work done at my annual checkup. The calcium level was just above the top of the normal range. The rest of my tests were OK. What might cause this? A: I suspect that you have ...

Calcium is an essential element for normal physiologic function. Normal serum calcium is maintained within a close range of 8.4 to 10.4 mg/dL, and acute or severe changes can result in serious cardiac ...

Calcium is essential for bone health, but many women don't get enough of this mineral in their diets. We asked Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD, an endocrinologist and a clinical professor of medicine at NYU ...