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New research from Stanford University links the Epstein-Barr virus to lupus disease, showing how the virus can push immune cells to attack the body’s own tissues.

Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and extreme weather events create ideal conditions for pathogens and their vectors – such as mosquitoes, midges and ticks – to thrive.

It is unclear why nine out of 10 lupus patients are women

More than 7 million Americans living with dementia — a number expected to double by 2060

Connection of near-ubiquitous EBV to autoimmune disease affecting about 1 in 1,000 people may spur hunt for vaccine

New research links widespread Vitamin D deficiency to a 52% higher risk of repeat heart attacks. This discovery prompts a crucial shift.

In the EU, factors such as air pollution, extreme temperatures, and chemicals are estimated to cause at least 18% of all cardiovascular disease deaths, with Poland among the most affected.

If you’ve been following recent debates about health, you’ve been hearing a lot about vaccines, diet, measles, Medicaid cuts and health insurance costs – but much less about one of the greatest threats to global public health: climate change.

Charity warns it is facing ‘unprecedented need’ for services amid rising pet ownership, as well as rising cost of living

Turning 35 can feel like no big deal—until your body starts sending signals you can’t ignore. Energy dips, recovery slows, and stress seems to hit harder. These changes are normal, but they also serve as a wake-up call. Every man over 35 should pay closer attention to his long-term health,…

Composting is one of the most satisfying ways to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, fertile soil. But even the most careful composters can face a sneaky problem: hidden diseases lurking in your pile. These microbial troublemakers can hitch a ride on fruit peels, garden clippings, or even…