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 ...

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 ...

National nutrition surveys show that many of us are lacking key nutrients. We look at the most common deficiencies and how to ...

Anemia of chronic disease is anemia caused by inflammation from a long-term or chronic illness. It is also called anemia of ...