Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

As a dietitian, I’ve seen how easily vitamin K deficiency can go unnoticed. This essential nutrient often takes a backseat to more popular vitamins like C and D, but its role in your health is just as ...

Let’s be honest, Vitamin E rarely gets the spotlight. It’s not as trendy as its cousin, vitamin D, and most of us barely think about it until something feels “off.” But behind the scenes, this unsung ...

Acetaminophen is one of the most common painkillers and is found in hundreds of different medications. While safe at recommended doses, acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of acute liver ...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2025 — Acetaminophen is one of the most common painkillers and is found in hundreds of different medications. While safe at recommended doses, acetaminophen overdose is the ...

Curious if stacking creatine and β-alanine will supercharge your training? This systematic review reveals who actually benefits, and when you might be wasting your money. Review: Effects of Creatine ...

Nearly a quarter of Americans are estimated to have a vitamin D deficiency. Why is that? A 2022 study of National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) data estimated that about 22% of ...

What do ice cravings, hair loss, and mood changes have in common? They're all potentially weird signs of iron deficiency, which is actually relatively prevalent in women. An estimated 14 percent of ...

Certain nutrient deficiencies, including vitamin B12, vitamin D, and magnesium deficiency, may contribute to or worsen sciatic nerve pain. Healthcare professionals may also refer to sciatic nerve pain ...

Intellia Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: NTLA) said on Wednesday that a single, recent, asymptomatic patient has had grade 4 (severe) liver transaminase elevations (liver enzymes) based on laboratory tests ...

Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, takes a look at visible signs of iron deficiency. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): ...