Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, plays a crucial role in calcium absorption, bone health, muscle function, and immune ...

A disease historically associated with malnourishment on sailing vessels may have a new, modern culprit: Bariatric surgery.

Doctors have found a link between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole and the resurgence of scurvy, a Victorian ...

Vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin," does much more than strengthen bones; it can support the immune system, lift ...

“The most common sign of a vitamin D deficiency would be aches in the muscles and bones,” highlights Dr Claire Gorman, consultant rheumatologist at Nuffield Health.”If vitamin D is very low ...

A certain vitamin deficiency could trigger autoimmune conditions. Researchers at McGill University in Canada studied mice ...

Many people are turning to vitamin D supplements due to awareness about vitamin D deficiency. However, various factors can affect their effectiveness, like bioavailability, incorrect dosage ...

Vitamin D, an essential nutrient, is naturally produced through sun exposure and certain foods. However, excessive sunburn ...

Researchers have developed a non-invasive, low-cost tool for assessing the risk of vitamin D deficiency in young women called ViDDPreS (Vitamin D Deficiency Predicting Scoring). Vitamin D ...

Scurvy is a disease caused by a serious vitamin C deficiency and scientists claim it could be linked to medicines for ...

His rash continued to spread ... His history of iron, vitamin D and folate deficiencies were also clues to his underlying nutritional deficiency,” they conclude. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!