A rare Star-PAP variant found in lean individuals led researchers to discover that this polyadenylation enzyme stabilizes ...

Iron deficiency is often overlooked in girls and younger women, but there are signs that doctors are finally “waking up” to a common blood disorder that can lead to fatigue or difficulty concentrating ...

Wernicke encephalopathy is a rare neurological disorder caused by a severe deficiency of vitamin B1, also known as thiamine. Researchers identified 15 cases reported in 2023 and 2024 among people ...

Almost one in three adults in the United States are deficient in iron, but the diagnosis is often missed by doctors. By Sabrina Malhi “Ferritin face” is what social media influencers call the tired, ...

Getting enough iron is essential for good health. Yet researchers have found that nearly a third of adults in the United States are iron deficient. Failing to get enough of this crucial mineral can ...

An acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACC) inhibitor presented at the American Chemical Society meeting aimed to reduce acne by blocking new fat production in skin cells. ACC was once considered a promising drug ...

Have you ever trudged through a day feeling unusually tired, forgetful, or just not quite yourself? It happens to everyone now and then, but if you’re dragging day after day, it might be worth ...

Researchers at the University of Greifswald have discovered a new mechanism by which bacteria such as Bacillus subtilis can regulate the production of the central metabolic molecule acetyl coenzyme A ...

While calcium is most often thought of in the context of building strong bones and teeth, its role in the body extends far beyond that. Likewise, the sneaky signs of calcium deficiency involve changes ...

Scientists are still untangling why the nutrient gap persists—and what it reveals about how women’s health is studied and treated. A woman lounges on a chair in the sun. Vitamin D is a crucial ...

A new Lancet series says men lose more healthy years than women worldwide and urges governments to address poverty, social pressures, prevention and access to care through men's health policies. The ...