The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Emergency pneumonia cases surge to half a million a year in England

There were 579,475 instances of emergency hospitalisation being needed in the year to March 2025, analysis finds

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3

Gardeners Warned: This Common Winter Cleanup Habit Is Spreading Fungal Disease in Raised Beds

Raised beds look so tidy in winter that it’s tempting to “do the right thing” and clean them up fast. But one winter cleanup habit can backfire by moving fungal spores from old plant debris straight into the soil you plan to grow in later. The frustrating part is that…

Frugal Gardening · Feb 2

Walking Daily: What 15, 30 & 60 Minutes Do to Your Body (Expert Tips)

Walking is an exercise routine that is accessible to all of us irrespective of age and fitness levels. Whether you are a student who is busy preparing for your upcoming exams or a septuagenarian who is feeling that you need a boost in your overall fitness; walking is one of…

Times Life · Feb 2

7 Things That Will Get Cheaper After Budget 2026

Most budgets promise relief. Very few actually change what you pay in real life. Budget 2026 is one of those rare ones that works quietly. There were no dramatic tax cuts, no loud announcements, and no instant price drops flashed across screens. Yet, beneath the fine print, the government made…

Times Life · Feb 2

‘You take what you can and run’: families describe harrowing journey to escape fighting in DRC

Thousands who fled the advance of M23 rebels now face the threat of disease and shortages in Burundi’s overcrowded refugee camps

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2

Why Your Compost Bin Could Be Breeding a Fungus That Kills Seedlings

You lovingly nurture your compost bin like it’s a pet—tossing kitchen scraps and yard waste with dreams of rich soil to feed your garden. But imagine your compost quietly turning into an unwelcome incubator for fungi that could wipe out your fragile seedlings before they even get a chance to…

Frugal Gardening · Feb 1

Wildlife Officials Say This Popular Bird Feeder Setup Is Spreading Disease

Your backyard bird feeder probably feels like a wholesome little oasis of nature, a peaceful place where goldfinches, cardinals, sparrows, and chickadees gather like regulars at a neighborhood café. For many people, feeding birds is relaxing, joyful, and deeply satisfying, especially when those familiar wings return year after year.

Frugal Gardening · Feb 1

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative cut 70 jobs as the Meta CEO’s philanthropy goes all in on mission to 'cure or prevent all disease'

“We want to really double down” on AI-powered biomedical research, Mark Zuckerberg said.

Fortune · Feb 1

Why Harrison Ford's Portrayal Of Parkinson's In Shrinking Brought Michael J. Fox To 'Tears'

They're both absolute legends.

Cinemablend · Feb 1

You Won’t Believe What CDC Just Warned About This Flu Season

Public health officials are closely monitoring this year’s flu season as new data reveals a shift in the dominant virus strain. While many Americans have already received their annual shot, a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights a challenge: the circulating H3N2 strain has…

Budget and the Bees · Jan 31