The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Protect Your Heart: The Surprising Power of this Simple Treatment

This one measure may be as effective as lifestyle changes or some medications for safeguarding your heart health.

Kiplinger · Sep 9, 2025

There’s a new vaccine for pneumococcal disease in Australia. Here’s what to know

The Australian government announced last week there’s a new vaccine for pneumococcal disease on the National Immunisation Program for all children.

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025

Almost half of those with diabetes don’t know they have it. Are you one of them?

Diabetes affects 38.4 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Rick Davies Of Supertramp Dies At 81 After Battle With Multiple Myeloma: Everything You Should Know About The Disease

Rick Davies, co-founder and keyboardist of Supertramp, has died at 81 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Known for hits like Goodbye Stranger and Bloody Well Right, Davies' soulful voice and keyboard work helped define progressive rock and left a lasting legacy in music.

International Business Times UK · Sep 8, 2025

Gaza toddler evacuated to Italy shows signs of recovery from rare disease and severe malnutrition

A two-year-old evacuated from Gaza to Italy after suffering severe malnutrition worsened by a rare genetic disease, is slowly recovering in a Naples hospital on a special diet.

Euronews · Sep 8, 2025

Alzheimer’s disease: new three-minute test can spot memory issues – here’s how it works and what it can tell you

A new test could help to diagnose memory issues associated with Alzheimer’s disease in as little as three minutes. According to recently published findings the test, called the Fastball EEG test, may one day help doctors flag people who need further checks for Alzheimer’s disease without the need for unnecessary…

The Conversation · Sep 8, 2025

Need I list all the reasons why Trump shouldn’t get a Nobel peace prize?

Trump has been an enabler of war, famine, disease and death

The Guardian - US · Sep 8, 2025

Australia will soon have its own ‘centre for disease control’. Let’s not repeat the chaos of the US

Australia is a step closer to having its own national agency to inform and co-ordinate public health responses – a permanent Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC).

The Conversation · Sep 7, 2025

High blood pressure in childhood is linked to life-threatening conditions in later life, researchers warn

Seven-year-olds who have higher blood pressure are more likely to die from the condition by their mid-50s, researchers said

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025

Two brothers have the same genetic disorder. Their insurance only covered life-altering treatment for one of them

Exclusive: Alison Joseph's sons Noah and Hunter both have Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She tells Rhian Lubin the heartbreaking reality of watching one thrive while the other suffers

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025