Vitamin A deficiency is a common problem in Africa and Southeast Asia, causing an estimated 250,000 to 500,000 children to become permanently blind each year

When it comes to nutrients, like nitrogen and phosphorus, too much of a good thing can be bad

Penn study shows women with infertility due to PCOS have a significantly decreased likelihood of successful pregnancy if they are vitamin D deficient

A new study shows that eating salad with added fat in the form of soybean oil promotes the absorption of eight different micronutrients that promote human health

Study affirms that seniors who eat walnuts enjoy substantial improvement in overall nutrient profile

Astronauts can’t take a lot of spare parts into space because every extra ounce adds to the cost of fuel needed to escape Earth’s gravity

Digging in the dirt

Major changes in agricultural practices will be required to offset increases in nutrient losses due to climate change, according to research published by a Lancaster University-led team

Achieving gains in agricultural production depends on adequate levels of soil micronutrients like copper, low levels of which can impact yield by reducing fertility and, in extreme cases, lead to total crop failure

Why this plant family has a unique way to make such an important chemical building block is a mystery that extends back to the 1960s