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

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

When you hear the word ‘scurvy’, you’d be forgiven for thinking of it as being a disease of the past, suffered mostly by ...

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 may not be a disease you hear much about in the 21st century, but it was once a major concern for sailors and seafarers. It killed more than two million sailors between the time Columbus ...

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.

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 is a terrible disease that has been eradicated, right? The disease is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic ...

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?

Cost of living and poor dietary choices are fuelling the comeback of a condition associated with the Age of Sail ...