Elevated calcium levels in the blood—a complication of kidney cancers known as hypercalcemia—may be successfully treated with a class of medications called HIF-2α inhibitors developed by UT ...

Most heart patients are prescribed multiple drug combinations rather than a single drug. These combinations slow the heart rate, keep blood pressure in check, and block excessive calcium. However, ...

Researchers engineered mice with a mutation (E3896A) in the RyR1 calcium-binding site, eliminating calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) without affecting depolarization-induced calcium release. The ...

While calcium is most often thought of in the context of building strong bones and teeth, its role in the body extends far ...

Almost everyone knows calcium keeps bones and teeth strong. But here’s the thing: it does way more than just that. Calcium manages muscle movements, helps nerves work, controls your heartbeat, and ...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It happens when the ...