An old myth about how to repel one of summer’s most annoying pests is again buzzing around social media. With camping, backyard barbecues and other outdoor activities in full swing, the claim that ...

Increased dietary intake of vitamin B1 is associated with a lower prevalence of constipation, particularly among men and individuals without hypertension or diabetes. Researchers conducted a ...

Persistent tiredness may not always be due to a busy lifestyle. According to UK-based GP Dr Sermed Mezher, vitamin B1 or thiamine deficiency can cause fatigue, poor memory and irritability. The ...

Thiamine (vitamin B1) is one of the eight essential B vitamins. Though rare in places with food and supplements, vitamin B1 deficiency can occur with some medical conditions. Symptoms range from ...

Benfotiamene, a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1, could treat common cause of blindnessUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have discovered that a form of vitamin B1 could become ...

Treating septic shock in children with a combination of intravenous vitamin C, vitamin B1 and hydrocortisone (a commonly used steroid) is associated with lower mortality, according to a new study.

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...

A common consequence of chronically high alcohol consumption is a decline in cognitive function, which can even progress to full-blown dementia. However, we do not yet fully understand how alcohol ...

Researchers have succeeded in creating a carbene that remains stable for months in water. This supports a theory put forward several decades ago on the mechanism of action of vitamin B1 in our body.

A warm summer night, the hum of mosquitoes filling the air, and you, slathering on DEET, waving your arms like a windmill, and — if internet lore is to be believed — chugging vitamin B1 in the hopes ...