The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Vaccination gaps in 16 counties leave some communities exposed as children return to school.

Row4MND is aiming to raise £57 million for research into motor neurone disease with a series of four epic rows over four years.

Seven out of 10 Australians have at least one uncontrolled risk factor for cardiovascular disease, results of check-ups sparked by Shane Warne's death indicate.

Both major parties need to commit to greater salmon farming oversights, according to influential crossbench MPs set to decide who will be a state's premier.

A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

Gabrielius was diagnosed with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa when he was two weeks old.

Better sleep is linked to a decreased risk of heart disease, among other cardiovascular conditions

The heart’s health is affected by factors such as inactivity, unhealthy eating and chronic stress

Insects are becoming increasingly popular to grow on farms as feed for other animals, pet food and potentially as food for people. The process of bringing a wild animal into an artificial environment, known as domestication, comes with unique challenges. Luckily, there are important lessons to be learned from all…

MSF charity calls situation ‘beyond urgent’ as thousands seeking refuge from war rely on contaminated water

Chikungunya is a virus spread by mosquito bites, the symptoms of which include a sudden fever and joint pain