Yes, you can still get scurvy
The cost of living is cited in two recent cases of the disease associated with sailors centuries ago.
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 ...
Ancient disease is shockingly making a comeback — here's why
Risk factors for scurvy include poor nutrition, gastric bypass surgery, dialysis, alcoholism, psychiatric history and eating disorders.
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Disease that once plagued sailors 'rising due to cost of living crisis'
A disease that once claimed the lives of millions of sailors may be making a comeback due to the cost of living crisis, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Scurvy may be making a comeback amid economic strain
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 ...
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Shoppers Say They Have ‘Less Wrinkles and Dark Spots' After Using This Vitamin C Night Cream - Over 40% Off Today
Night creams help to keep your skin hydrated, revealing a glowing appearance once you wake up (hey, it's called beauty sleep ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...