The study should be the first of many helping to understand the negative CV effects of the drug in an illicit setting, say authors.

Magnesium is an important mineral that helps muscles work, nerves send signals, the heart beat, and the skin stay healthy. When the body doesn't get enough magnesium, small changes can show up on the ...

Vitamin B6 deficiency can cause skin changes like dermatitis and inflamed lips. Not enough vitamin B6 can lead to numbness in hands and feet due to nerve damage. Severe vitamin B6 deficiency may ...

1 Wisconsin National Primate Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA. 2 Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA. 3 ...

Most healthy people get enough magnesium from food, but certain conditions—like diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, or aging—can lead to low magnesium levels over time. Mild magnesium deficiency may ...

Dopamine brings on a surge of pleasure, but too much dopamine in a synapse can ultimately lead to mood disorders and addiction. A recent preclinical study published in The FASEB Journal suggests that ...

Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome (EAS) is a very rare condition, characterized by symptoms of intense exposure of the body to hypercortisolemia. Cushing syndrome is an uncommon ...

Vitamin B12 is found only in animal foods, but in good amounts. So unless you’re a vegan, chances are you’re getting plenty of it in your diet. Yet many older adults are deficient in the vitamin. Why?

As a dietitian, I’ve seen how easily vitamin K deficiency can go unnoticed. This essential nutrient often takes a backseat to more popular vitamins like C and D, but its role in your health is just as ...

Let’s be honest, Vitamin E rarely gets the spotlight. It’s not as trendy as its cousin, vitamin D, and most of us barely think about it until something feels “off.” But behind the scenes, this unsung ...