A deficiency disease is a medical condition caused by insufficient intake of essential nutrients, such as vitamins and ...

Deficiency of the gene melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) is linked with obesity among adults. A recent study has found that the same deficiency also leads to surprising outcomes such as reduced risk of ...

A doctor has shared the symptoms of a vitamin deficiency that could lead to "memory issues, confusion, or cognitive changes" ...

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 ...

Here are the top 5 warning signs of vitamin D deficiency, including fatigue, frequent illness, and mood changes. Spot the ...

Dull, dry skin might signal an omega-3 deficiency, not just aging. These essential fats hydrate, protect, and repair, ...

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 ...

Vitamin B12 is an essential component that helps your body make red blood cells and DNA. Although vitamin B12 deficiency is ...

Bananas are not the best source of potassium. Kidney beans, dried apricots, and orange juice all have higher concentrations ...

But recently, scientists took inspiration for such a super drug from a quiet corner of the medical world: The small subset of ...

The early symptoms of magnesium deficiency are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and weakness.