Why Some People's Bodies Don't Respond to Vitamin D
Scientists used computer models to understand why some people can't use vitamin D properly, even when they get enough of it. They studied genetic changes in …
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Too Much Vitamin B12 May Trigger Blood Cell Problems
Scientists discovered that taking too much vitamin B12 might cause problems with how your body makes blood cells, especially if you have certain genetic …
Read MoreHow a Hidden Blood Problem Caused Multiple Strokes in One Man
Doctors reported a case of a 43-year-old man who had multiple strokes and nerve damage caused by dangerously high levels of a substance called homocysteine in …
Read MoreFish Study Reveals How Gut Bacteria Link to Bowel Disease
Scientists studying a mutant fish discovered an important connection between how cells process materials inside them and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The …
Read MoreWhy Some People Lose Too Many Amino Acids in Their Urine
Your body needs amino acids to build muscles, create energy, and keep cells healthy. Sometimes, people lose too many amino acids through their urine because of …
Read MoreNew Genetic Clues Found in Rare B12 Metabolism Disorder
Researchers studied 29 patients with a rare genetic condition called cblG that affects how their bodies use vitamin B12. By analyzing their genes, scientists …
Read MoreWhy Some People Get Two Rare Blood and Lung Diseases Together
Doctors discovered that two rare diseases—one affecting blood cells and one affecting the lungs—might be connected through shared genetic problems rather than …
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