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 ...

Individuals with restrictive eating behaviors, developmental disorders, or malabsorption are particularly at risk.

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 ...

A new study found a link between vitamin D and heart disease. Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are both common. Vitamin D is found in few foods, but it is produced with skin exposure to sunlight ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In addition, many patients with celiac disease may need vitamin supplementation. Because of the inherent malabsorptive nature of the disease, patients can be deficient in vitamin B 12, vitamin D, iron ...

Patients with lung disease are more likely to develop heart disease independent of any risk factors, according to new research. Boosting levels of a deficient protein has clear survival benefits for ...