True Vitamin C deficiency is rare, but a staggering number of Americans aren't getting enough. Experts reveal the discreet ...

Credit: Getty Images. Ascorbic acid level testing confirmed severe deficiency (<0.1mg/dL). A recently published report describes the case of a 35-year-old female who developed severe pulmonary ...

Scurvy is a disease caused by lack of adequate intake of vitamin C. For humans this is an essential micronutrient and signs and symptoms may begin to show up after one to three months of dietary ...

This case report describes a woman in her late 50s with reversible pulmonary hypertension (PH) due to scurvy, a rare vitamin ...

Most people are aware that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is important for overall health. But not having enough — or any — fresh produce raises the risk of developing a serious health ...

Scurvy isn't just a silly word used by pirates- it's actually a serious disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C that still ...

The term scurvy might conjure images of pirates or 18th century sailors. But the condition, caused by a vitamin C deficiency, often triggered by a poor diet, might actually be re-emerging. A group of ...

Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be re-emerging thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight loss surgery, a new ...

When he was a college freshman, Matt Storrs started experiencing some unexplainable symptoms. Storrs visited his general practitioner, who — after inquiring about his diet — discovered the unusual ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While rates of scurvy are nowhere near as high as they once were ...

TORONTO (CTV Network) — A recent Canadian case of scurvy shows the disease is not just an archaic diagnosis of 18th-century seafarers. After a 65-year-old woman from Toronto was diagnosed with scurvy ...

Review of a landmark, 1944 study on adequate vitamin C levels leads researchers to challenge the WHO's recommended daily amounts. It was wartime and food was scarce. Leaders of England's effort to ...