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 ...

The 51-year-old singer said that the medication, which he compared to Ozempic, had caused him to become malnourished, leading to the diagnosis of the “17th-century pirate disease.” “I’d stopped eating ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Vitamin C, containing ascorbic acid, is an important water-soluble ...

Arrr! Now considered an ancient disease of sailors, recent research shows that scurvy is still harming vulnerable populations struggling to eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Reading time 4 ...

Scurvy, the debilitating condition remembered as a disease of pirates, is still found in Canada. The disease, which is caused by a vitamin C deficiency, can result in bruising, weakness, anemia, gum ...

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 ...

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life was not for him. English singer James Blunt was so committed to being a carnivore in college that he went on an all-meat diet to show up his vegan and vegetarian ...

If you want to know about music, singer-songwriter James Blunt might be the person to turn to for good advice. But if you’re in the market for dietary tips, he might not be your guy. Blunt came to ...