The Latest Breaking News from Disease

New study challenges what we know about the biology of ageing

For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age – until now

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

The new diet that could lower your dementia risk and promote brain health

Can a diet actually keep the brain strong and lower dementia risk? Evidence suggests the so-called ‘Mind diet’ might

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

Data registry funds plea in fight against MND

Marked by muscles withering away and the inability to speak and eat, motor neurone disease is fatal and affects more than 2500 people in Australia.

AAP · Jul 6, 2025

9 Wellness Products That Made False Medical Claims

The wellness industry has exploded in recent years, promising everything from detoxification to disease prevention. While many products do offer real benefits, others rely on false medical claims to lure consumers into spending big. These exaggerated or outright fabricated health claims can be dangerous, especially when they replace proper medical…

Clever Dude · Jul 5, 2025

Mosquito-borne diseases are a growing problem in Europe. How can they be kept in check?

Some climate researchers believe diseases typically found in tropical regions, such as dengue and chikungunya, could become endemic in Europe.

Euronews · Jul 5, 2025

Ageing isn’t the same everywhere – why inflammation may be a lifestyle problem

For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age, quietly fuelling diseases like heart disease, dementia and diabetes. But a new study of Indigenous populations challenges that idea and could reshape how we think about ageing itself.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2025

The ‘Mind’ diet is good for cognitive health – here’s what foods you should put on your plate

There’s long been evidence that what we eat can affect our risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline as we age. But can any one diet actually keep the brain strong and lower dementia risk? Evidence suggests the so-called “Mind diet” might.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2025

Fears over rising tick numbers and Lyme disease spread across Northeast

A beach in Connecticut is closed for the next year as officials work to fight the pests

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

New Details Emerge As Investigation Into Alleged Childcare Rapist Joshua Brown Continues

As inquiries continue into the shocking Melbourne childcare sexual abuse investigation, disturbing new information continues to emerge

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 4, 2025

The three kidney problems that affect older adults and how to prevent them

Keeping your kidneys happy as you age will help your general wellbeing

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025