The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Could dengue spread in the UK? Experts fear climate change could bring tropical diseases to Europe

A warming world is pushing tropical infectious diseases northwards as pathogens thrive in hot and humid conditions

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

US north-east sees record tick season as climate crisis sparks arachnid boom

Week of 20 June was highest level of risk for Fordham Tick Index as scientists remind people to take precautions

The Guardian - US · Jul 2, 2025

Changpeng Zhao Drops $10 Million In BNB On Vitalik Buterin's Biotech Charity, Gets Thanked For Keeping Humanity Safe From Airborne Diseases

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), said Tuesday that he made a personal donation of $10 million to support Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s biotech initiative.

Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025

Decades of South African research reveal key strategies to reduce water contamination in fruit and veg

Water is essential at all stages of food production, from irrigation to food processing to washing fruit and vegetables before we eat them. Crops and livestock need it to grow, but water can also be contaminated by pathogens (any organism that causes disease), heavy metals, and chemicals.

The Conversation · Jul 1, 2025

High levels of Alzheimer‘s-linked protein found in healthy newborn babies

For years, scientists have assumed high levels of p-tau217 always spell trouble. The new research suggests they’ve been wrong

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Babies have more of this Alzheimer’s-linked protein than dementia patients – study raises hope for future treatments

A protein long blamed for the brain damage seen in Alzheimer’s disease has now been found in astonishingly high levels in healthy newborn babies, challenging decades of medical dogma.

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2025

From sore muscles to smartwatches and stubborn belly fat: answers to six of the most common fitness questions

In a world flooded with fitness fads and “quick-fix” workout plans, solid evidence can often get drowned out. Yet the science is clear: jogging for just five to ten minutes a day can lower your risk of dying from heart disease and even reduce your overall risk of dying from…

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2025

First case of highly infectious viral disease detected on French cattle farm

France detected a case of lumpy skin disease in the Savoie region near the Alps

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

The US’s asbestos U-turn: why the Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering its ban

Once asbestos enters the lungs, it doesn’t leave. Its sharp, microscopic fibres scar tissues, trigger inflammation and can cause deadly diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer and laryngeal cancer. That’s why over 60 countries have banned it – and why the US mostly phased it out.

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2025

Travere Therapeutics Draws Institutional Interest from Armistice Capital, Driehaus, and Wellington

Armistice Capital holds 8.9M shares in Travere Therapeutics as rare kidney disease stock climbs 110% following FILSPARI's full FDA approval.

International Business Times · Jun 30, 2025