The Latest Breaking News from Disease

The worry that breast cancer may someday return is a troubling source of anxiety for many survivors of the disease. It’s understandable why, since most relapses and metastatic cancers (cancers that have spread) aren’t started by new tumours.

The plague is caused by flea bites or direct contact with infected animals.

IN FULL

Eli Lilly is poised for a major boost as new data shows its diabetes drug Mounjaro offers heart health benefits, potentially making it the top choice for patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccination prevents between 3 million and 5 million deaths annually from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, measles and, more recently, COVID-19.

Researchers found one type of milk increased the risk of heart disease and death

IN FULL

Kidney stone disease has been on the rise in recent decades, affecting both men and women of various ages. Sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and a diet rich in ultra-processed foods and sodium are major contributors to this scenario. Recurrence is common, and without proper guidance, many patients experience multiple episodes throughout…

A large study of ME/CFS included more than 15,000 people and identified eight locations in the genome linked to the disease.

People living in the most advantaged areas of Australia tend to drink more alcohol. But people who live in the least advantaged areas suffer the most alcohol-related harms, such as dying from alcohol-related disease or from alcohol-related injuries.

A new study has found that the devastating sea star wasting disease is caused by a strain of bacteria from Vibrio pectenicida, which turns the marine creatures into goo.