Why Some Palestinians Take Vitamins and Others Don't
Researchers in Palestine wanted to understand who takes vitamin supplements and why some people think they don't get enough vitamins in their diet. They …
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How Extreme Picky Eating Led to Permanent Vision Loss in a Child
This case study describes a young child with Noonan syndrome who developed severe vitamin A deficiency because of extreme difficulty eating a variety of foods. …
Read MoreDark Spots on Your Knuckles? It Might Mean Low B12
Researchers have discovered that darkening of the skin on your knuckles could be a warning sign that your body isn't getting enough vitamin B12. This vitamin …
Read MorePregnant Women in China Aren't Getting Enough Key Nutrients
Researchers studied 653 pregnant women across China to see what they were eating and whether they were getting enough nutrients. They found that both women in …
Read MoreB Vitamins and Nerve Damage: What You Need to Know
B vitamins are essential nutrients that keep your nerves healthy and working properly. This review examines how deficiencies in B vitamins—particularly B1, …
Read MoreWhy So Many People in Portugal Don't Get Enough Vitamin D
A new review of research shows that vitamin D deficiency is a major health problem in Portugal, affecting a large portion of the population. Vitamin D is …
Read MoreBaby's Vomiting Led to Rare Bone Disease Discovery
A 9-month-old baby came to the hospital with vomiting after meals for a week. Doctors discovered the real problem wasn't his stomach—it was a serious lack of …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Affect Mouth Lichen Planus? New Study Investigates
Researchers in Pakistan studied 44 patients with oral lichen planus, a condition that causes painful sores and irritation inside the mouth. They measured …
Read MoreCould Vitamin D Help Stop Eye Inflammation?
Researchers are suggesting that vitamin D might play an important role in preventing recurring eye inflammation, specifically a condition called episcleritis …
Read MoreMost Homemade Dog Foods May Be Missing Key Nutrients
Researchers looked at over 1,700 homemade dog diets to see if they had all the nutrients dogs need to stay healthy. They found that while most homemade diets …
Read MoreWhy People With Celiac Disease May Need Extra Amino Acids
Celiac disease damages the intestines when people eat gluten, and new research shows that people with this condition often don't absorb enough essential amino …
Read MoreWhy Celiac Disease Takes So Long to Diagnose
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition where eating gluten damages the small intestine, but it's often hard to diagnose because symptoms like tiredness and …
Read MoreKhat Chewing Linked to Serious Weight Loss in Women
Researchers in Ethiopia compared the health and eating habits of 792 women—half who chew khat (a plant leaf) and half who don't. They found that women who chew …
Read MoreHow a Forgotten Disease Called Scurvy Still Happens Today
Doctors discovered that a 55-year-old man with severe bruising and leg pain actually had scurvy—a disease most people think only happened hundreds of years ago …
Read MoreDark Spots on Face? It Might Be a B12 Problem
A patient developed unusual dark patches on their face and inside their mouth that looked like a serious condition called Addison's disease. However, doctors …
Read MoreHow Extreme Dieting Can Damage Your Eyes: A Warning Sign
A 34-year-old man lost 75 pounds in just 4 months through strict dieting and developed serious eye problems including night blindness and severe dry eyes. …
Read MoreWhy Low Vitamin D Might Be Making Your Kid So Tired
Researchers are discovering that many tired children might actually be lacking vitamin D, a nutrient their bodies need to work properly. This study looks at …
Read MoreWhat Old Teeth Tell Us About Vitamin D in the Past
Scientists studied the teeth of people who lived in Northern England between 1711 and 1857 to figure out how much vitamin D they had in their bodies. By …
Read MoreWhy Half of Ethiopian Kids Miss Out on Vitamin A
Researchers looked at 11 different studies involving over 32,000 children in Ethiopia to understand how many kids are getting vitamin A supplements and why …
Read MoreIron and Vitamin D Gaps May Boost Heart Disease Risk in Asia
Heart disease is becoming more common across Asia, and researchers are investigating why. A new study suggests that two nutritional deficiencies—not having …
Read MoreWhy One Man's Gums Wouldn't Heal After Dental Implant Surgery
A 40-year-old man had trouble healing after getting a dental implant, even though he had quit smoking and seemed healthy. Doctors discovered he had a severe …
Read MoreMost Pregnant Teens in Ghana Have Low Iron Levels
Researchers in Ghana discovered that 7 out of 10 pregnant teenagers have anemia, a condition where the blood doesn't carry enough oxygen. The study looked at …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers studied over 4,600 Americans and found that people with lower vitamin D levels in their blood were more likely to have a liver condition called …
Read MoreMouth Sores Linked to Blood and Vitamin Problems
Researchers studied people with oral lichen planus (OLP), a condition causing painful sores in the mouth. They discovered that some OLP patients have …
Read MoreWhy Some People Get Anemia After Weight Loss Surgery
Researchers studied 465 people who had a common weight loss surgery called sleeve gastrectomy to understand why some develop iron deficiency and anemia …
Read MoreWhy Good Nutrition Matters for Guillain-Barré Syndrome
A serious condition called Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) temporarily paralyzes muscles and can be life-threatening. Researchers in Gaza discovered that people …
Read MoreDoes Diabetes Medicine Lower Your B12 Levels?
Millions of people take metformin to manage type 2 diabetes, but researchers wanted to know if this common medicine affects vitamin B12 levels. Scientists …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Prevent Fatty Liver Disease in Diabetics?
Researchers combined results from multiple studies to see if vitamin D levels affect fatty liver disease in people with type 2 diabetes. Fatty liver disease …
Read MoreSimple Blood Test Helps Cancer Patients Feel Less Tired
Women with gynecologic cancer often develop anemia (low red blood cells) while receiving treatment, which makes them feel exhausted and weak. Doctors created a …
Read MoreBariatric Surgery Can Cause Serious Vision Loss Years Later
A woman who had weight-loss surgery eight years earlier suddenly lost her vision due to severe vitamin A deficiency. Doctors discovered she wasn't taking the …
Read MorePopular Tube Feed Formulas May Not Have All Nutrients Kids Need
Researchers looked at three popular commercial blenderized tube feeds (special liquid nutrition given through feeding tubes) to see if they provide complete …
Read MoreShorter Surgery Changes May Help Obesity Patients Stay Healthier
Doctors performed a study comparing two versions of weight loss surgery on people with severe obesity. The surgery, called one-anastomosis gastric bypass, was …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Doesn't Bounce Back When People Stop Drinking
Researchers studied whether a supplement called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) could help restore vitamin D levels in people recovering from alcohol addiction. They …
Read MoreRare Case Shows Severe B12 Deficiency Can Cause Unusual Blood Changes
Doctors reported an unusual case where a patient with severe vitamin B12 deficiency developed unexpected changes in their blood cells. When B12 levels drop …
Read MoreHow Vitamin A Deficiency Damages Eyes and What Imaging Shows
Researchers studied five patients with vitamin A deficiency, a condition that can damage vision, especially in people with digestive problems like Crohn's …
Read MoreHow Copper Deficiency Can Damage Your Eyes and Vision
Researchers reviewed medical cases showing that not getting enough copper in your diet can seriously hurt your eyesight. In one dramatic example, a middle-aged …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Increase Sleep Apnea Risk
Researchers studied over 250,000 adults to understand if low vitamin D levels make sleep apnea more likely. Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing stops …
Read MoreHow a Missing Vitamin Almost Stopped a Toddler's Blood Cells
A 17-month-old child became very sick and weak because their body didn't have enough vitamin B12. This case shows how serious vitamin B12 deficiency can be—it …
Read MoreVitamin A Shortage Is Getting Better Worldwide, But Still Affects Millions
Researchers looked at how many people worldwide don't get enough vitamin A, which is important for eyesight and fighting infections. Using data from 1990 to …
Read MoreTeen with Eating Disorder Develops Rare Vitamin C Deficiency Disease
A teenager with severe anorexia nervosa developed scurvy, a disease caused by not getting enough vitamin C. She came to the hospital with a strange rash, …
Read MoreVegan Supplement Study: What Actually Works for B12
Researchers studied 72 healthy vegans in Germany to see if a daily supplement could improve their nutrient levels. Over 4 months, participants took either a …
Read MoreHigh Homocysteine Levels: A Hidden Risk to Your Brain and Heart
Scientists have discovered that a substance called homocysteine, which naturally occurs in your blood, can become dangerous when levels get too high. This …
Read MoreHow a Missing Vitamin Damaged a Toddler's Eyes
A 33-month-old boy developed serious eye problems that doctors initially misdiagnosed. It turned out he had vitamin A deficiency, a condition where the body …
Read MoreRare Cancer Patients Need Better Nutrition Tracking After Surgery
Researchers looked at how well people with a rare stomach cancer called pseudomyxoma peritonei eat and stay healthy after major surgery. They found that very …
Read MoreStudents with Poor Diets More Likely to Take Supplements, Study Finds
A new study of 459 Chinese university students found that those with the poorest eating habits were most likely to take dietary supplements. Students who ate …
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