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  • Vitamins and minerals - Calcium

    Find out about calcium, including what it does, how much you need, and how to make sure you get enough.

  • Rickets and osteomalacia - Treatment

    As most cases of rickets are caused by a vitamin D and calcium deficiency, it's usually treated by increasing a child's intake of vitamin D and calcium.

  • Rickets and osteomalacia - Causes

    Rickets usually occurs because of a lack of vitamin D or calcium, although it can also be caused by a genetic defect or another health condition.

  • Pulmonary hypertension - Treatment

    Find out how pulmonary hypertension is treated. A number of medicines can be used, including anticoagulants, diuretics and calcium channel blockers.

  • Kidney stones - Causes

    Find out what causes kidney stones. They're usually the result of a build-up of a substance like calcium, ammonia or uric acid in the body.

  • Vitamin D

    Find out about vitamin D, including what it does, how much you need, and how to ensure you get enough.

  • Multiple myeloma - Symptoms

    Find out more about the symptoms of multiple myeloma.

  • Mastocytosis - Treatment

    Read about treatment options for mastocytosis, which depend on which type you have and how severe your symptoms are.

  • The vegan diet

    Find out how to be healthy on a vegan diet, including vegan sources of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron.

  • Dairy and alternatives in your diet

    Read more about milk and dairy foods such as cheese and yoghurt, which are good sources of protein and calcium. But they can be high in saturated fat, so it's important to make healthy choices.