The Latest Breaking News from Disease

They share stories of rising seas, burning trees, contaminated water and disease. But they also come ready to discuss solutions, sharing work their communities are doing to help confront a major threat to life on Earth: climate change.

Bela Karolyi, the renowned yet controversial gymnastics coach accused of abusing gymnasts through starvation and physical punishment, has died at 82 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease.

His priorities may not be the drastic reforms that are actually needed.

The rise of infections was tied to inadequate vaccination rates in children

Exclusive: Food, Farming and Countryside Commission added up cost to NHS and economy of diet-linked disease

Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren’t limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can injure the knee and require medical treatment. A quarter of the adult population worldwide…

Selenium is an essential trace element associated with several biological functions, such as antioxidant defense, development, and support of the immune system. Cellular health lies in its binding to form an integral part of selenoproteins, which is a group of enzymes pertinent in providing antioxidant protection and regulating oxidative stress.…

The Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe has declared a dengue epidemic, with authorities noting the outbreak was being driven by a less common strain of the mosquito-borne disease.

A major gathering of global biosecurity experts has been told about the fight against Disease X and efforts to contain bird flu and other zoonotic diseases.