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 ...

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 ...

Experts warn that Vitamin B12 deficiency in India is complex, often misdiagnosed, and requires early diagnosis for prevention ...

A new study in mice finds that a gene therapy appears to correct a rare creatine deficiency disorder that commonly results in intellectual disabilities, problems with speech, involuntary movements and ...

Endocrinologist says excessive intake may lead to high calcium levels, kidney damage and life-threatening complications, ...

Magnesium isn't the flashiest mineral. It quietly powers over 300 biochemical reactions in your body, yet many of us walk ...

When a simple test could change the course of a life, it can be a uniting force to call for change. For these four families, access to testing has helped end the painful search for answers when their ...

Calcium deficiency disorders, including the widely observed bitter pit, pose a critical challenge to apple production worldwide. These conditions are characterised by irregular calcium distribution ...