A deficiency disease is a medical condition caused by insufficient intake of essential nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, that the body needs to function properly. These nutrients are normally ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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, memory issues, and fatigue.

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

Magnesium is a vital nutrient found in a variety of plant-based and animal foods, but a diet with low amounts of the mineral can lead to a range of immediate symptoms and long-term risks for heart ...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BPGbio, Inc., a leading biology-first, AI-powered, clinical stage biopharma focused on mitochondrial biology and protein homeostasis, today announced that the U.S. Food and ...