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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scurvy is one of the oldest diseases in human history. The effects of a deficiency in vitamin C are well known and became a serious issue among mariners in the 15th and 16th century with devastating ...

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Scurvy is on the rise in the UK and picky eating might be the cause, a recent report in Metro suggests. But is this something we should worry about? As with most things, it’s not as clear-cut as it ...