The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Deaths from cancer cost UK economy £10.3bn every year – Cancer Research UK

A new report says improving cancer survival and catching the disease early could boost economic growth.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

Heart attack deaths plummet 90% in 50 years – but three other conditions are surging, study warns

Stanford researchers found heart attack deaths dropped over 50 years, but three other heart risks are rising.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

Why We Don't Worry About Scarlet Fever Anymore

The infection killed millions of people throughout history. Today it's considered a mild illness.

Reason · Jun 26, 2025

UK pledge to global vaccine effort falls £400m to £1.25bn amid raft of aid cuts

Campaigners warn reduction could cost lives – even if Britain remains of the largest donors to the international Gavi alliance

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

Kelly Osbourne shares update on dad Ozzy's health ahead of final Black Sabbath show

The British rocker, 76, revealed in 2020 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

Researchers find new way to detect early signs of pancreatic cancer

The discovery could transform outcomes for thousands of patients

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

How your gut bacteria could help detect pancreatic cancer early

Whether you had breakfast this morning or not, your pancreas is working quietly behind the scenes. This vital organ produces the enzymes that help digest your food and the hormones that regulate your metabolism. But when something goes wrong with your pancreas, the consequences can be devastating.

The Conversation · Jun 25, 2025

Scientists raise ‘urgent concerns’ over new bat viruses discovered in China

Viruses are similar to deadly Nipah and Hendra pathogens

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

Global vaccination efforts stall, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases

Global efforts to protect children against diseases like measles, polio and tuberculosis have stalled since 2010, leaving millions vulnerable to deadly infections

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Autoimmune disease may almost double risk of mental ill health, study suggests

Chronic exposure to inflammation may explain link to conditions including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, researchers say

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025