A lack of essential micronutrients, such as vitamin D and magnesium, as well as a few others, may be behind 'hidden hunger' ...

An 8-year-old Malaysian boy lost his vision suddenly during class due to severe Vitamin A deficiency from poor eating habits. He was diagnosed with optic neuropathy and rushed to the hospital.

The choices made during pregnancy resonate far beyond the immediate term; they influence the child’s cognitive development, ...

Vitamin B6 can cause permanent damage to nerves. Studies have shown symptoms improved when the person stopped taking the ...

Vitamin A is a key component in rhodopsin, a light-sensitive protein that helps in producing pigments in the retina, which help with vision in low light areas.

Children from the age of one and adults need 10 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin D a day, according to the NHS. Babies up to the ...

Initial symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency, such as fatigue, nausea, and loss of appetite, are often basic and remain ...

Mushrooms are unique because they are the only plant-based source of vitamin D. When exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, ...

Maternal vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is linked to accelerated epigenetic gestational age in infants at birth, ...

Though it’s rare, a severe vitamin D deficiency can lead to a disease called rickets, also known as osteomalacia. Typically, ...

A new review found as many as 45% of Type 2 diabetics are suffering multiple deficiencies in vitamins, minerals and ...