While the two conditions are both characterized by soft bones, rickets occur in children, and osteomalacia tends to occur in adults but can occur at any age. While often discussed synonymously ...

But the childhood disease of rickets is on the rise again, nutritionists have warned. They say it is because a generation of inactive children are not getting enough sunlight and not consuming ...

THE HSE has issued a warning for Irish parents ahead of the dark mornings and afternoons. Health bosses said it is very ...

says that in the 1980s it was unusual to see a case of rickets but today “I see at least three children with rickets each year; each case is a heartbreak,” he says. “The NHS has provided ...

Discover the unexpected health benefits of cod liver oil, a dietary supplement rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A and D, ...

The health service advises that all adults and children over four should be taking the supplement between October and March ...

Vitamin D is a real multitasker. It “helps your body absorb calcium, which is essential for strong bones and teeth and helps prevent rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults,” Nicholas ...

Deficiency often goes unnoticed until symptoms appear, making regular monitoring crucial for early detection and intervention ...

It regulates the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body and helps keep our bones, teeth and muscles healthy. The NHS warns: "A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as rickets in ...

Fewer admissions were made for malnutrition at Oxford University Hospitals Trust in the year to March, new figures show. But ...

NHS England figures reveal that there were around 25 admissions for malnutrition last year at Bucks Healthcare NHS Trust ...