A disease historically associated with malnourishment on sailing vessels may have a new, modern culprit: Bariatric surgery.

Learn why it's making a comeback, its symptoms and what you can do about this disease caused by a vitamin C deficiency.

Reports suggest that scurvy, a disease prevalent among sailors and fishermen centuries ago, is making a resurgence.

The condition is associated with sailors who weren't eating fruit and vegetables — but it's more common than you'd think.

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy, including in Australia. Here’s why we might see more of it.

A disease once common among sailors and maritime communities, scurvy cases are now being reported in 2024 from Western Australia and Canada. What exactly is scurvy, and why is it re-emerging?

IT is a disease from the Victorian era but scurvy – caused by vitamin C deficiency – is re-emerging according to doctors. It was rife among seafarers between the 15th and 18th century because they ...

Scurvy, caused by a vitamin C deficiency, is back in the news following the hospital admission of a 51-year-old Australian man who presented with an acute case of the condition that, until recent ...

But not having enough — or any — fresh produce raises the risk of developing a serious health condition like scurvy, which indicates a severe vitamin C deficiency. While it was once linked to ...

Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be re-emerging thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight loss surgery ...

Comedian Matt Storrs shares his experiences with scurvy with Newsweek, as new research suggests the deficiency may be on the rise.

Scurvy diagnoses in Australia and Canada suggest doctors should consider testing for vitamin C deficiency in patients experiencing poverty, food insecurity and social isolation Sarah Kuta Daily ...