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 ...

A vitamin B12 deficiency, whether because you're not getting enough B12 or aren't absorbing it well, can cause symptoms like fatigue, difficulty walking, weakness, and confusion. Find out if you may ...

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 ...

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 ...

Individuals with a rare form of epilepsy treated with fenfluramine experienced significantly greater seizure reduction as ...

Hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, anemia, leukemias, or a low platelet count can cause bruising. A person should contact a doctor if they are concerned about their bruising. Bruising is one of the ...