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 ...
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 ...
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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 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 ...
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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 ...
Bethenny Frankel, 53, uses this vitamin C serum daily — and it's down to $18
When you consider how much quality skincare can cost these days — e.g., $81 for this vitamin C serum from Sunday Riley, which actually contains a smaller concentration of the vitamin than Bliss Bright ...
Man Who Had Scurvy Describes Symptoms: 'I First Noticed the Weakness'
Comedian Matt Storrs shares his experiences with scurvy with Newsweek, as new research suggests the deficiency may be on the rise.
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Scurvy 're-emerging' as poor diets and cost of living pressures mean people get less Vitamin C
Scurvy is "re-emerging" as poor diets mean people are getting less Vitamin C, according to a scientific study.
Scurvy may be re-emerging amid cost of living crisis and rise of weight loss surgery
The scourge of scurvy, which is caused by vitamin C deficiency, may be re-emerging amid the cost of living crisis and the rise in weight loss (bariatric) surgery, suggest doctors in the journal BMJ ...