Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be re-emerging thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight loss surgery, a new ...

A vitamin D deficiency is common, but can be hard to notice. Experts say there are some unexpected symptoms linked to low ...

Deficiency of vitamin D has been linked to issues in bone health, but recent studies are revealing a more complex relationship between this nutrient and the immune system. Emerging evidence suggests ...

Vitamin B12 is long understood as a vital nutrient required for red blood cell formation and nerve function, but a new ...

Though it’s rare, a severe vitamin D deficiency can lead to a disease called rickets, also known as osteomalacia. Typically, the disease affects children—making it hard for their bodies to absorb ...

Brits plagued by forgetfulness are being told to get their vitamin levels checked, as running low on a crucial nutrient can ...

More than one-third of pregnant women are iron deficient, placing them at increased risk of a thyroid disease that increases the likelihood of pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, warn Belgian ...

Iron is one of the most essential minerals for your body however, did you know it can trigger Parkinson’s disease if not ...

For more than 35 years, University of Oklahoma Health Campus researchers have played a key role in the Strong Heart Study, a landmark project that has uncovered critical insights into cardiovascular ...

A neurologist explains how common medications can cause vitamin B12 deficiency, damage nerves over time, and trigger numbness ...

During the 19th century, scientists found that the main constituents of different foods were carbohydrates, fats, proteins, ...