Crossbencher backs Libs amid salmon industry probe An independent MP has thrown his support behind the Liberal Party, on the same day a probe into Tasmania's salmon industry was announced. AAP · Aug 17, 2025
Mini hearts to save cancer survivors from heart disease Lab-grown "mini hearts" the size of a grain of sand are being used to test new drugs researchers hope will protect breast cancer patients from heart failure. AAP · Aug 16, 2025
Billie Shepherd shares Lyme disease diagnosis that left her bed bound ‘I was hysterically crying because I was in so much pain,’ reality star said The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025
Farmers in US midwest squeezed by Trump tariffs and climate crisis Excess rainfall has fueled disease and pest pressure in Ohio’s soybean fields as a trade war with China puts farmers’ biggest export market in doubt The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2025
Reality TV star Billie Shepherd reveals ‘scary’ Lyme disease diagnosis The 35-year-old said the pain of the illness was ‘so scary’. Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2025
Doctor Reveals Tiny Habit That Could Help Prevent Heart Attack and Dementia "Why isn't this common knowledge?!" Bored Panda · Aug 15, 2025
Pfizer's Investigational Drug Flunks Late-Stage For Sickle Cell Disease Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) on Friday released results from the Phase 3 THRIVE-131 study evaluating inclacumab, an investigational P-selectin inhibitor, in patients 16 years of age and older with sickle cell disease. Benzinga · Aug 15, 2025
Researchers discover the immune system’s ‘fountain of youth’ - but it has a cost Unfortunately, it comes with a price The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025
What is sloth fever? Symptoms and advice after UK Oropouche virus cases Three cases of Oropouche virus have been detected in the UK for the first time amid a surge of infections around the world The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025
Deadly ‘sloth virus’ detected in UK for first time as health watchdog issues urgent warning The tropical malaria-like disease can lead to meningitis and in rare cases death, the UKHSA has warned The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025
Lawyers say immigrants battling medical emergencies and disease at Alligator Alcatraz: ‘I don’t want to die in here’ DHS rejects claims of a disease outbreak at the Florida Everglades detention center after a detainee’s lawyer called ‘petri dish for disease’ The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025
The fall spice essential to pumpkin spice lattes and mulled wine that can help kill bacteria in your body That piece of pumpkin pie just got sweeter The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025
Alzheimer’s disease: lithium may help slow cognitive decline – new research in mice Alzheimer’s disease steals memories and devastates lives. Yet despite an abundance of research, the earliest brain changes that trigger this disease still remain unclear, making it challenging to find effective treatments. The Conversation · Aug 15, 2025
How racehorses might hold the key to saving thousands of human lives Horses suffer many of the same heart conditions as humans, including arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025
The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2025 Exposure to some common Pfas changes gene activity, new study finds Findings help decipher mechanisms through which ‘forever chemicals’ cause disease, aiding in treating health problems
Capital & Main · Aug 15, 2025 Measles Is Making a Comeback — and California Isn’t Immune Vaccination gaps in 16 counties leave some communities exposed as children return to school.
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025 Charity rowers MP mistook for migrants complete first leg of journey Row4MND is aiming to raise £57 million for research into motor neurone disease with a series of four epic rows over four years.
AAP · Aug 15, 2025 Shane Warne heart tests bowl up 'bittersweet' results Seven out of 10 Australians have at least one uncontrolled risk factor for cardiovascular disease, results of check-ups sparked by Shane Warne's death indicate.
AAP · Aug 15, 2025 Salmon on the menu for 11th-hour minority negotiations Both major parties need to commit to greater salmon farming oversights, according to influential crossbench MPs set to decide who will be a state's premier.
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025 4th person dies after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York City A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025 Boy with fragile skin disorder given hope after new treatment Gabrielius was diagnosed with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa when he was two weeks old.
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025 The fruit that can play a key role in getting a better night’s sleep Better sleep is linked to a decreased risk of heart disease, among other cardiovascular conditions
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025 Four simple tips to protect your heart, according to a biokineticist The heart’s health is affected by factors such as inactivity, unhealthy eating and chronic stress
The Conversation · Aug 14, 2025 Genomics can help insect farmers avoid pitfalls of domestication Insects are becoming increasingly popular to grow on farms as feed for other animals, pet food and potentially as food for people. The process of bringing a wild animal into an artificial environment, known as domestication, comes with unique challenges. Luckily, there are important lessons to be learned from all…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2025 Sudan cholera outbreak kills 40 in a week as health centres overwhelmed MSF charity calls situation ‘beyond urgent’ as thousands seeking refuge from war rely on contaminated water