Not a milk drinker? Not a problem. There are still expert-approved ways to get calcium in your diet. It's crucial to get enough calcium, because it's essential for bone health. The mineral makes up ...

Calcium is vital for the body… Having adequate calcium in the body is essential for good health. Calcium is essential for bone and teeth health. Drinking milk to get calcium is a common practice. But ...

In several previous columns, I have written about Coronary Calcium Scans, which detect the amount of calcium present in coronary arteries that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the heart. This test is ...

Calcium plays an important role in your wellbeing: Not only is it essential for your bone health, but research has shown that deficiencies have been linked to cardiovascular disease, pregnancy ...

To keep bones strong after menopause, women need to eat plenty of calcium rich food or compensate this by taking supplements. During menopause, the production of oestrogen stops in the body, the bones ...

Last week, I made a case for women to be mindful of loading their bones with calcium at a young age. Unfortunately, the reality is the exact opposite. Young women tend to consume only a fraction of ...

The Ornish Diet is a heart-healthy eating plan created by Dr Dean Ornish, an American physician and researcher. It is designed to improve heart health by focusing on plant-based foods, regular ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...