The Latest Breaking News from Disease

A new study has found that people who experience post-meal blood sugar spikes are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease

New research finds that retinal diseases thought to map one-to-one to genetic mutations are more complicated than that.

$1.6m project drew outrage over ethical questions about withholding vaccines proven to prevent disease

Experts have blamed a decline in the rate of people taking the measles vaccine on skepticism from the Trump administration

The US president vowed to ‘end childhood cancer’. But his administration is dismantling the search for a cure and sending families scrambling for treatment

Glyphosate, used as a weedkiller, has been linked to a range of health conditions and chronic diseases, including cancer

Researchers say findings can help guide disease prevention efforts

His ribs were showing and they still said "for attention."

Huntington’s disease (HD) has long been impossible to cure, but new research is finally giving fresh hope. HD is a progressive, hereditary brain disease that affects movement, cognition and emotions. Doctors often diagnose HD when people show clear movement problems, typically around 30-50 years of age, after which patients live…

Finding out that you have cancer is a tragedy. And it’s natural for your loved ones to support you during this incredibly tough time. That being said, having a life-changing disease doesn’t give you a blank cheque to do whatever you want to other people. You still need to be…

In 2006, a forward-thinking article profiled the emerging field of medical genomics and its potential to transform healthcare. The piece, written by Mark Bouzyk, was published in Emory's Momentum Magazine and focused on the establishment of biobanks, the falling costs of genetic sequencing, and the promise of personalized medicine.