The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Exclusive: Lee, 22, spoke to ‘The Independent’ about her health and shared advice for fellow gymnast Jordan Chiles as she prepares to compete on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

The complexity of diagnosing Lyme disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved tests and alternative treatments, including lasers, herbal remedies and electromagnets

Tributes pour in for Oscar-winning production designer who was behind some of the wizarding franchise’s most memorable sets, including Hogwarts

First it was referred to as a “mysterious illness.” Later it was called “gay cancer,” “gay plague” and “GRID,” an acronym for gay-related immune deficiency. Most egregiously, some called it “4H disease” – shorthand for “homosexuals, heroin addicts, hemophiliacs and Haitians,” the populations most afflicted in the early days.

The new blood test could make early, accurate diagnosis far more accessible and affordable, potentially speeding up treatment and support for thousands of families.

The Scan pathway was created for people with non-specific symptoms, such as unexplained weight loss or fatigue.

Researchers hope findings could help delay symptoms by five or six years

Spread by “kissing bugs,” the disease can cause serious heart problems in humans and dogs, though many cases show few symptoms.

Only two-thirds of people with dementia have a diagnosis, despite it being the leading cause of death in UK

More than 1,000 patients to take part in trial to see if the approach leads to faster and more reliable diagnoses

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and linked to the build-up of two key proteins in the brain called amyloid and tau.