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After being diagnosed at 41, an Australian dad is raising awareness that Alzheimer's isn't just a disease of old age.

Reginald Leo, 76, has complications from gangrene, Addison’s disease and severe malnutrition.

Some great news came out of Texas this week. Great, that is, if you happen to be one of the better-known viral diseases. Measles is going gangbusters, and in cases at the Covenant Children’s hospital in Lubbock, now comes as a twofer with liver poisoning caused by elevated levels of…

Well, no one would be surprised to find that vegetables are one of the most recommended objects of consumption for good heart health. According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with an estimated 17.9 million deaths each year. Most…

Doctors raised concerns that damp housing and food insecurity is leading to more severe illness

Measles can erase the immune system's "memory" and cause a rare but fatal health condition. The MMR vaccine prevents these repercussions, evidence shows.

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these microbes cause illness and disease (such as bacteria and viruses), others are friendlier to us and help keep us in good health.

Businessman who founded Britain’s leading child cancer charity after the deaths of his son and daughter from the disease

Vitamin C is seen as a super-nutrient, known for boosting immunity, improving skin health, and even aiding in wound healing. However, there’s a growing debate about whether consuming large amounts of vitamin C can cure deadly diseases like cancer—or whether it could do more harm than good. Here is everything…

The job of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention carries immense responsibility for shaping health policies, responding to crises and maintaining trust in public health institutions.

Five years since COVID emerged, not only has the pandemic affected the way we live and work, it’s also influencing the way researchers are thinking about the past.