The Latest Breaking News from Disease

First evidence in the UK of breeding aegypti mosquito – the main spreader of dengue, chikungunya and Zika

Scientists have found eggs of the Aedes aegypti mosquito in the UK for the first time – a mosquito that spreads many tropical diseases.

The Conversation · Oct 8, 2025

Just one sugary or diet drink a day may raise risk of liver disease, study finds

A new study warns that your “diet” drink might not be as healthy as you think.

Euronews · Oct 8, 2025

How extreme exercise could increase your risk of motor neurone disease

IN FOCUS: Drawing correlations between sport and neurological conditions was once considered controversial, but multiple studies have begun to map the link between the two. As the former England Rugby captain Lewis Moody becomes the latest to reveal his diagnosis, Zoe Beaty reports on what the latest studies are telling…

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

New technique improves cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer’s

Researchers restored the function of the blood-brain barrier which helped removed amyloid beta plaques.

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

Alzheimer’s disease breakthrough as scientists discover potential new treatment

A novel technique improved cognitive function in mice with the disease

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Liver disease warning issued over ingredients found in ‘diet’ drinks

New research finds both sugary and artificially sweetened beverages have significant impact on liver health

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

This Emerging Biotech Stock Jumped 1,300% on Monday After Major FDA Breakthrough Milestone

Spruce Biosciences' stock surged to record highs after it received an FDA breakthrough designation for the TA-ERT candidate to treat a rare genetic disease.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7, 2025

1 gene, 1 disease no more – acknowledging the full complexity of genetics could improve and personalize medicine

Genetic inheritance may sound straightforward: One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it’s usually to try to identify a disease-causing gene to help guide diagnosis and treatment. But for most health conditions, the genetics is far more complicated than how clinicians are currently looking…

The Conversation · Oct 7, 2025

Scientists reveal best ways to protect yourself from heart disease in later life

A study has found that healthy habits such as nicotine avoidance and healthy eating in young adult life can slash your risk of cardiovascular disease

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead to disease outbreaks

More than three-quarters of U.S. counties and jurisdictions are experiencing declines in childhood vaccination rates, a trend that began in 2019, according to a September 2025 NBC News–Stanford University investigation. The report also found a “large swath” of the U.S. no longer has the “basic, ground-level immunity” needed to stop…

The Conversation · Oct 7, 2025