Researchers have found a potential link between vitamin D deficiency and a higher rate of hospitalization for respiratory tract infections such as colds and pneumonia.

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 ...

Scientists are still untangling why the nutrient gap persists—and what it reveals about how women’s health is studied and treated.

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 ...

Your fingers can reveal more about your health than you think. From tingling and stiffness to brittle nails, here are 5 ...

A vitamin D deficiency is common, but can be hard to notice. Experts say there are some unexpected symptoms linked to low ...

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 ...

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 ...

For more than 35 years, University of Oklahoma Health Campus researchers have played a key role in the Strong Heart Study, a landmark project that has uncovered critical insights into cardiovascular ...

A growing Omega-3 deficiency is raising risks of heart disease and diabetes with experts pointing to diet patterns and low ...