An old myth about how to repel one of summer’s most annoying pests is again buzzing around social media. With camping, backyard barbecues and other outdoor activities in full swing, the claim that ...

Benfotiamene, a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1, could treat common cause of blindnessUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have discovered that a form of vitamin B1 could become ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. A longstanding medical myth suggests that taking vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, can make your body repel mosquitoes. A “systemic ...

Jessica is a former writer and editor at Forbes Health with over a decade of experience in both lifestyle and clinical health topics. Before Forbes Health, Jessica was an editor for Healthline Media, ...

Treating septic shock in children with a combination of intravenous vitamin C, vitamin B1 and hydrocortisone (a commonly used steroid) is associated with lower mortality, according to a new study.

A common consequence of chronically high alcohol consumption is a decline in cognitive function, which can even progress to full-blown dementia. However, we do not yet fully understand how alcohol ...

A research group has now developed a hypothesis whereby iron deposits in the brain -- resulting from alcohol-induced vitamin B1 deficiency -- can be regarded as key factors in cognitive decline. A ...

Thiamine (vitamin B1) is one of the eight essential B vitamins. Though rare in places with food and supplements, vitamin B1 deficiency can occur with some medical conditions. Symptoms range from ...

Researchers have succeeded in creating a carbene that remains stable for months in water. This supports a theory put forward several decades ago on the mechanism of action of vitamin B1 in our body.

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...