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 ...

Anemia of chronic disease is anemia caused by inflammation from a long-term or chronic illness. It is also called anemia of inflammation. People with anemia of chronic disease may have normal or even ...

Ischemic heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, has long puzzled researchers. While high serum cholesterol levels are linked to cardiovascular risk, the role of dietary fat ...

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 ...

Celiac disease prevalence is increasing, with higher incidence in women and children, often underdiagnosed due to nonclassical symptoms. Vitamin deficiencies in celiac disease, such as A, E, K, B9, ...

Pathologist Don Huber says crops usually get enough phosphorus, potassium and other common minerals to grow, but often can't draw sufficient micronutrients from the soil to fend off diseases. Such ...