Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin important for immune support, heart health, iron absorption, and many bodily functions. A vitamin C deficiency can cause symptoms including fatigue, weakened immunity, skin issues, and, in severe cases, scurvy. Jump to Key Takeaways. 1. Fatigue and Weakness A common sign of vitamin deficiency is fatigue or
Most people have experienced chapped lips at some point in their lives. Medically known as cheilitis, chapped lips are characterized by cracks or fissures in the lips (usually the lower one) and dryness. Environmental stressors such as wind, cold temperatures, and the sun can lead to chapped lips. Products you use, such as lipstick, lip
Here’s what to know about the most common early signs of lupus, to help you better identify and learn about symptoms that might indicate the disease. Cutaneous Rash Estimates suggest that between 40 and 70 percent of people with lupus will notice that their symptoms get worse in the sun or in some types of
Participants and study design The data was from a follow-up study of college students at Binzhou Medical University in Yantai, Shandong Province20,21. The first wave of data was collected between August 23 and September 23, 2019. Baseline information including questionnaires and blood samples22. The questionnaire contained the following: Demographic data (age, sex, BMI). Lifestyle information
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. It affects your nerves and muscle tissue and worsens over time, eventually becoming fatal. There are two main types of ALS: sporadic and familial ASL. The symptoms are the same, but the underlying cause is different. Sporadic ALS: A majority of ALS cases
