New findings from the STAR detector at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) suggest that gluons, the particles that act ...

Chemists in a new study led by the University of Iowa report they have isolated and described in detail an atypical state of the rare-earth metal terbium, an advance that could expand its use in ...

For years, calcium and vitamin D supplements have been promoted as a simple way for older adults to protect their bones and prevent falls. But a massive review of nearly 154,000 people found that ...

While calcium is most often thought of in the context of building strong bones and teeth, its role in the body extends far beyond that. Likewise, the sneaky signs of calcium deficiency involve changes ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

A long-term Australian study found that calcium supplements do not raise dementia risk in older women, countering previous fears. The research followed more than 1,400 participants for nearly 15 years ...

A new elastic calcium phosphate material that closely resembles the structure of human bone has been successfully created by a research team from the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the ...

Calcium is one of the most abundant and important minerals in the body, playing a crucial role in how we function. Not getting enough can put you at risk for weakened bones that may progress to ...