Medical Journalism: Delving into Nutrition in the novel Red Madness: How a Medical Mystery Changed What We Eat by Gail Jarrow

Author(s)	Dr. Anjana A
Country	India
Abstract	Medical Journalism is an interdisciplinary field that communicates healthcare information to audiences through various forms of media including print, electronic, and its integration in novels. This article highlights on Red Madness: How a Medical Mystery Changed What We Eat by Gail Jarrow, which chronicles the history of Pellagra and its connection with medical journalism. A nutritional disorder caused by deficiency of niacin, an amino acid that the body can convert into niacin. It is characterised by three D’s. Various theoretical frameworks are explored to understand the disease. It also identifies the importance of effective communication in bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and public understanding which influences the health practice.
Keywords	Medical Journalism, Pellagra, 3D’s, Niacin Deficiency and Red Madness
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-11
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.44463
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9kfnp

About IJFMR Fees & Payment Current Issue Publication Archive	Submit Research Paper Track Submission Status Publication Guidelines Publication Ethics Peer Review & Plagiarism	Join as a Reviewer Editors & Reviewers Reviewer Referral Program Get Reviewer Membership Certi.	Website/Journal Policies Usage Policy Content Policies Privacy Policy

Contact Us		+91-9687-828-838	editor@ijfmr.com

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research