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The cost of living is cited in two recent cases of the disease associated with sailors centuries ago.
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Comedian Matt Storrs shares his experiences with scurvy with Newsweek, as new research suggests the deficiency may be on the rise.
In a viral video, a microbiolgist warns that Vitamin C supplements like Emergen-C and Airborne don't prevent colds.
Citing potential adverse effects that include stroke or death, the FDA has a warning for people with a deficiency.
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A dietitian-approved list of the healthiest fall foods including pomegranates, pears, squash, Brussels sprouts and more.
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