The Latest Breaking News from Disease

When Swaffer was diagnosed with younger onset dementia at 49, she was told to prepare for the end. Instead she embarked on a mission

Antibacterial discovery has become a pressing global challenge. Rising antibiotic resistance and difficult-to-treat infections mean we urgently need new antibacterial drugs and infection prevention measures. Food production problems such as bacterial crop disease and food spoilage are driving demand for innovations too.

Researchers are finding heat-related illnesses can also contribute to heart disease and cognitive impairment

The World Health Organization says it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting against the disease in Africa and beyond

Texas has seen a record number of chronic wasting disease cases this year. The state is looking for new ways to contain the spread without driving deer breeders out of business.

Many patients with ALS die within three to five years of their symptoms starting, so early diagnosis of the disease is critical for treatment.

The number of Australians taking medication for the disease has increased 50% in the past decade

The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded more than 100 mpox-related deaths in a week, a toll the agency's director-general described as “not acceptable.”

A new tool can reveal whether someone has a "healthy" gut microbiome with a simple score — but how does it work?

Neuroscientist says rapidly ageing population puts country at forefront of a health crisis

The menopause affects all women differently – and each person’s experience is unique. While some women view menopause as a new lease of life, others can experience a host of new symptoms and changes to their body. Many of these changes can have an effect on health, too — even…