The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Alan Carr’s Traitors win sparks child cancer conversation, bereaved mother says

Neuroblastoma is a rare cancer that develops in early nerve cells and is most common in children under five.

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2025

Bereaved mother thanks Alan Carr for ‘impact’ of Celebrity Traitors win

The comedian’s £87,500 winnings are earmarked for children’s cancer charity Neuroblastoma UK

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025

Cutting aid for disease fund would be moral failure, Labour MPs tell Starmer

UK expected to reduce contribution to Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 20%

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025

Deep in Trump country, coal miners with black lung say government is suffocating the 'working man'

Lisa Emery, a respiratory therapist, is deeply concerned about West Virginia coal miners suffering from black lung disease

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

‘Food deserts’ found even in areas with supermarkets nearby – new study

Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables is key to staying healthy and avoiding diseases such as heart disease and stroke. But it’s often easier said than done.

The Conversation · Nov 6, 2025

More than a dozen species of gut microbe linked to most common form of heart disease

Increasing number of links established between gut health and other parts of the body

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here's what to know

Autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body – and tens of millions of people

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Even a few thousand steps a day can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s – new study

A new study suggests that even low levels of physical activity could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease – but not in the way scientists expected.

The Conversation · Nov 6, 2025

10 Alcohols You Should Avoid If You Value Your Health

It’s no secret that alcohol can take a toll on your health, but some drinks are much worse than others. If you’re trying to make smarter choices, it helps to know which types of alcohol can be especially harmful. The wrong drinks can wreck your energy, raise your risk for…

Clever Dude · Nov 6, 2025

PHOTO ESSAY: One woman’s journey with lupus, the disease of 1,000 faces

Ruth Wilson doesn’t look sick yet “everywhere hurts all the time” – because her immune system is attacking her own body.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025