Clusters of proteins found on neurons are calcium-signaling “hotspots” that link electrical signals to gene expression, allowing neurons to produce crucial proteins. The discovery may potentially lead ...

High blood pressure is one of the world’s most common health problems, and millions of people live with it every day without ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Calcium supplements may slightly lower blood pressure.It does ...

Excessive calcium in the blood, known as hypercalcemia, can disrupt the heart’s electrical system, potentially leading to an irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia. Hypercalcemia is more likely to cause a ...

Voltage-gated calcium channels are of critical importance for nervous system function at the cellular and network levels. Aberrant calcium channel function is associated with a wide range of ...

While calcium's importance for our bones and teeth is well known, its role in neurons -- in particular, its effects on processes such as learning and memory -- has been less well defined. A new study ...

Scientists have long thought that calcium transport into mitochondria is a key signal linking cardiac workload, or how hard the heart pumps, with energy production. Now, in a major breakthrough, ...

With everyone busy working, raising children, doing the chores around the house, running around, and attending so many social activities, the issue of our health seems to be the last thing on our ...

Body functions well if it is fed with important nutrients and minerals. The two most important elements that strengthen bones and teeth and make or break your body are calcium and vitamin D. Getting ...