The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Auguste Deter was born 175 years ago on May 16, 1850. Though the story of her life is not widely known, it should be. Through her suffering and dignity, Deter puts a much-needed human face on the tragedy of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one of the most important medical problems currently…

Researchers shed light on the "dark matter" of the gut, revealing a species of fungus that could potentially help counter fatty liver disease. The research is in its early days, though.

A new study has highlighted the complex emotions and ethical dilemmas of learning your future risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Among 274 healthy research participants from the US aged 65 and over, 40% declined to receive their personal risk estimates – despite having initially expressed an interest in doing so.

Sitting in my doctor’s examination room, I was surprised when she told me, “Genetics don’t really matter for chronic disease.” Rather, she continued, “A person’s lifestyle, what they eat, and how much they exercise, determine whether they get heart disease.”

Paul Jones, 55, died from a brain disease he contracted in 2018, six years after the death of his daughter.

Laura Burr is now campaigning for mandatory NHS health checks for young adults

A recent study revealed that residents living within two miles of this popular sports facility are at nearly three times the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

Diabetes UK report found the UK spends £10.7bn on diabetes care each year – a figure set to rise to £18bn by 2035

Alzheimer’s disease leads to the deaths of more than 120,000 Americans every year

A suite of resources about genetic conditions, testing and genomics research aims to fulfil a need for culturally grounded information for families.

In “The Age of Diagnosis,” Suzanne O’Sullivan challenges common assumptions about how we detect and treat disease