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 ...

Protein C deficiency is a heritable disorder that compromises the natural anticoagulant system, thereby increasing the risk of thromboembolic events such as deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism ...

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 ...

In India, vitamin D deficiency levels are present in 30 – 50% population, higher than what is seen in developed countries ...

For disorders that do show improvement with vitamin D supplementation, alleviating symptoms or reducing the severity or disease expression can provide improvement in patient comfort and outcomes. Thus ...

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

Have you been diagnosed with Vitamin B12? Beware! Studies have linked late vitamin b12 diagnosis linked to severe brain nerve damage - increasing risk of stroke. Read on to learn more.

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

Meta-analysis results identify high and low associations of various comorbidities like vitamin D deficiencies, ocular diseases, among others in patients with alopecia areata (AA), to promptly manage ...