The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Michael Newman has passed away from "heart complications" after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease.

A genetic analysis suggests that rare cases of early onset osteoporosis may be partly caused by disruptions to the function of the hormone melatonin.

A simple difference in the genetic code – two X chromosomes versus one X chromosome and one Y chromosome – can lead to major differences in heart disease. It turns out that these genetic differences influence more than just sex organs and sex assigned at birth – they fundamentally alter…

Miranda Hart reveals her phone “stopped ringing” after her Lyme disease diagnosis forced her to give up work.

More than half of the world’s total GDP is at least moderately dependent on nature. Yet arguably, there is no economy (or life) without nature. A quarter of animal and planet species are now threatened, and 14 out of 18 key ecosystem services – including fertile soils to grow food,…

Public Health Scotland said the most reported risk factor for the disease ‘was being a refugee or asylum seeker’.

SIR Chris Hoy revealing his cancer is terminal sparked the biggest surge in web searches for the disease since the royal family’s diagnoses,…

Learn about the challenges faced by Pakistan in eradicating polio and efforts to combat the disease amidst rising cases.

The research found that cancer cells are in great need of selenium

Preventing breast cancer cells from receiving selenium could stop them from spreading, research has shown.

Professor Matt Dun set for big honour at press club on Tuesday.