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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Vitamin deficiencies may seem minor, but they can mimic serious heart and nerve diseases. Doctor shares a case where hidden ...

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

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

Scientists at Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) have discovered a benefit of vitamin C deficiency: protection from a major parasitic disease. Their research ...

This perspective argues that Parkinson’s disease may involve functional iron deficiency, where bioavailable iron is limited despite normal or elevated total iron in the brain. The authors propose that ...

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 ...