Yes, you can still get scurvy
The cost of living is cited in two recent cases of the disease associated with sailors centuries ago.
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Scurvy is largely historical disease but there are signs it's making comeback
In the new case report, doctors in Western Australia reported treating a middle-aged man with the condition. In a separate ...
Is Scurvy Making A Comeback? What Is It? All You Need To Know
Scurvy is a disease caused by a severe deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), which is essential for the production of ...
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A 65-Year-Old Woman Was Diagnosed With A Disease Associated With Pirates In The 18th Century That's Caused By Severe Vitamin C Deficiency
Before humans knew about the importance of vitamin C, seafarers in the 18th century would set sail with nothing but salted ...
Scurvy is re-emerging due to modern diets and cost of living pressures, doctors in Australia reveal
The cost of living crisis, obesity and ultra-processed foods in diets may be to blame for people not getting enough vitamin C ...
Scurvy Isn’t Just History – Here’s Why It’s Back
Scurvy, a condition caused by vitamin C deficiency was first linked to sailors during the Renaissance era. Economic hardships ...
Medical experts reveal why supplements like Emergen-C, Airborne don't actually help prevent a cold
Microbiologists and general practitioners explain how the idea that Vitamin C helps prevent against the cold got started, and ...
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Scurvy makes a comeback – and it's predicted to become more common
A condition that killed millions of sailors between the 16th and 18th centuries has resurfaced, and looks set to become more ...
Does Vitamin C Actually Help When You're Sick?
Science says, if you're already coming down with something, it's too late—and it doesn't work well as a preventative, either.
Cost of living crisis is bringing back this Renaissance-era disease
Scurvy may be mistaken for conditions like inflamed blood vessels and, if left untreated, may lead to potentially fatal ...
Doctors discover case of scurvy in Western Australia, warn it is a 're-emerging diagnosis'
Scurvy, a now-rare disease best associated with sailors' lack of fresh fruit and vegetables on long sea voyages, is a ...
Ancient Greek disease that causes fatal bleeding and horror rash ‘re-emerges’ amid cost-of-living crisis
A DISEASE first reported in Ancient Greek and Egyptian times is making a comeback, doctors have warned. The cost of living ...