Symptomatic CPPD disease (formerly known as “pseudogout”) is more common in older than younger adults and typically affects joints with previous damage. Chondrocalcinosis visible on radiographs ...

Calcium supplements may help lower your blood pressure, though the effect is usually modest, and calcium supplements may actually put some people at-risk of cardiovascular issues ...

Vitamin K2 helps calcium bind to the bones and prevents it from building up in the arteries of the heart. Combining vitamin K2 with calcium may improve bone health more than using either supplement ...

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 ...

Calcium is a star mineral in milk, yogurt and cheese, but many people don’t get enough of this nutrient important for strong bones. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans list calcium as one of the ...

Arthritis isn’t a disease that only affects older people. “Arthritis is damage or inflammation to joints, where the bone connects to another bone,” says rheumatologist Donald E. Thomas, Jr., M.D., ...

A new nanoparticle drug has shown preclinical promise in both preventing rheumatoid arthritis and reducing painful flare-ups, offering hope for a targeted, steroid-sparing treatment that calms the ...

The device stimulates the vagus nerve, signaling the body to tamp down the inflammation that contributes to the disease. An example of the vagus nerve stimulation implant at the Northwell Center for ...