The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Four years after the pandemic shined a spotlight on public health, it remains an in-demand field.

Health officials in Brazil say the first death from waterborne bacterial disease has been reported in the country's south, where floodwaters are slowly receding

Birmingham researchers have proven PEPITEM, a naturally occurring peptide (small protein) has potential as a novel therapy for osteoporosis and other illnesses that entail bone loss, with specific advantages over conventional medications. Read further on Dynamite News:

A new study begins to unpack an understudied aspect of brain biology and Alzheimer's disease.

While fish oil supplements may slow disease progression and lower the risk of death in people with a history of cardiovascular diseases, they might increase the risk of first-time heart disease and stroke among healthy individuals.

A major milestone has now been reached with one million claims approved by the VA, giving veterans access to healthcare after burn pits exposure made them sick. Veterans and advocates tell Gustaf Kilander about the years of ‘gaslighting’ before they got to this point– and what needs to happen next

But supplements could reduce likelihood of heart attack for people who already have cardiovascular disease

With so many high-profile people diagnosed with cancer we are confronted with the stark reality the disease can strike any of us at any time. There are also reports certain cancers are increasing among younger people in their 30s and 40s.

'The radio silence we've heard is extremely alarming.'

Other lives: Doctor and medical researcher who worked on improving public health and patient care

Researchers recommend doctors ask about nightmares in the hope it could flag the onset of certain diseases in patients earlier