Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Things you may not know about Parkinson Disease

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, a time to recognise and manage the symptoms. Parkinson's disease is a prevalent neurodegenerative condition caused by a decline in dopamine production in the brain or by damage to brain cells due to underlying health problems or injuries. It is a rare condition, affecting only…

The Times of India

A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works

Studies suggest people who take metformin for diabetes may be at lower risk for cancer, heart disease and dementia. Now researchers aim to test if it prevents age-related diseases in healthy people.

WEKU

Boost for children struck down by 'horrific' disease

Advocates have hailed extra money for childhood dementia research but warn more funding is desperately needed to tackle the "heartbreaking" condition.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Exploring The Top 10 Most Feared Bioweapons In History

Explore the top ten most feared bioweapons in military history, including Anthrax, Smallpox, Plague, and more.

Top News

People with MND in England and Wales fear losing access to life-extending drug

NHS cost threshold has not been raised by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence since 2004

The Guardian - UK

How to grow heirloom tomatoes – and why should you choose such historic and proven varieties?

What exactly are heirloom tomatoes and are they difficult to grow? We answer these questions, and more

Homes & Gardens

Glycemic index of diets: importance beyond diabetes control

Discover the impact of Glycemic Index on health, including its association with cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk.

The Hindu

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Researchers find new treatment path for lasting Lyme disease symptoms

Tulane University researchers have discovered a promising new strategy for treating persistent neurological symptoms associated with Lyme disease, providing hope to patients who continue to suffer from the bacterial infection even after receiving antibiotic treatment. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Rare 'porcelain gallbladder' found in 100-year-old unmarked grave at Mississippi mental asylum cemetery

Archaeologists have discovered the burial of a woman with a rare "porcelain gallbladder" who was interred at the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum's cemetery 100 years ago.

LiveScience

Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn

Influenza is still the biggest threat to global health as WHO raises fears about the spread of avian strain

The Guardian - UK

Los Angeles’ Black Churches Join National Effort to Support Dementia Patients and Their Families

South L.A. churches craft dementia-friendly services aimed at providing solace to a community disproportionately affected by the disease.

Capital & Main

Parkinson's Disease: Understanding the key risk factors

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative movement disorder comprising cardinal symptoms of bradykinesia, rigidity, rest tremor and gait impairment; due to loss of dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra. It is a complex disorder resulting from genetic alterations, environmental exposures, and interactions among these factors.

The Times of India

New Dragon's Dogma 2 patch is nerfing the RPG's divisive Dragonsplague by making it easier to recognize before it's too late

Not everyone likes the change, though

GamesRadar

World Liver Day 2024: Uncovering the key culprits behind rising cases of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Megha (name changed) a woman in her mid-30s recently underwent a routine health check-up. She is diabetic plus overweight and wanted to check her health status in detail. Her investigations revealed a diagnosis of fatty liver which took her by surprise. She thought that people with issues of alcoholism only…

The Times of India

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

USAFacts

How many people in the US get colon cancer?

Nationwide colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates have fallen since 2000, but rates have been increasing among younger adults for several years.

LiveScience

'Unusual' beaver die-off in Utah caused by 'rabbit fever,' which can also infect humans

At least nine beavers and a vole have been found dead in Utah after an unusual outbreak of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, which can infect and kill humans, cats and dogs. Experts warn people to be wary of ticks, which can transmit the disease across species.

The Hindu

WHO terms pathogens that transmit through air ‘infectious respiratory particles’ or IRPs

WHO introduces term 'infectious respiratory particles' for pathogens transmitted through the air, ending terminology challenges during pandemics.

The Times of India

Advancing liver health: World Liver Day 2024 and the fight against liver cancer

World Liver Day, observed annually on April 19th, serves as a global platform to raise awareness about liver health and the challenges posed by liver diseases, including liver cancer. I will try and bring the spotlight on liver cancer and its impact, prevention strategies, and advancements in treatment on World…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Times of India

Diabetes increases the risk of kidney disease: Common signs and tests to know

Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, either due to inadequate insulin production or the body's inability to use insulin effectively. Prolonged uncontrolled diabetes can lead to various complications, one of which is kidney disease, also known as diabetic nephropathy. This condition affects the kidneys' ability…

The Times of India

Alcohol and liver health: How to drink responsibly

Consumption of alcohol and its impact on the liver is a widely discussed topic in the health sector. The impact of consuming huge amounts of alcohol is known to all, but what remains unknown and unexplored is the data behind this. Alcohol-related liver diseases are rising, especially among young adults.…

The Guardian - UK

New types of mosquito bed nets could cut malaria risk by up to half, trial finds

Changing the mixture of insecticide used in the netting has proved effective in fight against the disease that killed 600,000 in 2022

Top News

Ryan Reynolds Teaches Daughter Life Lessons Through Michael J. Fox

Ryan Reynolds uses Michael J. Fox's story to teach compassion and resilience to his daughter, inspired by Fox's strength in facing Parkinson's disease.

LiveScience

Modern Japanese people arose from 3 ancestral groups, 1 of them unknown, DNA study suggests

Modern Japanese people largely originated from three ancestral groups and carry ancient DNA that may influence their risk of developing certain diseases, genetic analyses suggest.

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Paxman’s take on Parkinson’s disease is far too bleak

Letters: Neil Brown and Katy Wright on life after being diagnosed with the condition

Latin Times

2023 saw the highest number of such diseases for a single year. If not treated, leptospirosis can cause severe illness and even death

1 … 263 264 265 266

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the World Health Organization

the Alzheimer Association

the National Cancer Institute

27 stories

UMMC

10 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.