The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Why is my mint turning brown? Discover the causes of this common problem, and simple ways to fix it

Mint is a herb prone to a range of pests, diseases, and environmental stress

Homes & Gardens · Jun 4, 2025

Government would struggle to cope with severe animal disease outbreak – watchdog

Outbreaks such as foot and mouth or bird flu can have major impacts on farming, economic growth, public health and wildlife, the NAO says.

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

UK ‘not prepared’ for major animal disease outbreak like foot and mouth or bird flu

Watchdog calls for urgent action after government admits there is a “very high” risk of an outbreak to which it would be unable to respond effectively

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

6 things you need to know about Alzheimer’s – as drug trials bring new hope

The new review of Alzheimer’s disease in clinical trials in 2025 found 182 clinical trials assessing the impact of 138 drugs.

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025

Weight-loss drugs among breakthrough trials offering ‘hope’ for dementia prevention

One clinical trial is assessing whether semaglutide, used in weight loss drugs, could slow the progression of dementia

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

‘Hope on the horizon’ as drugs assessed for Alzheimer’s prevention

There has been an 11% increase in the number of clinical trials assessing potential treatments.

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025

Chief medical officer ‘anxious’ about US leaving World Health Organisation

Sir Gregor Smith said the move leaves a ‘gap’ in how experts understand emerging diseases.

Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025

Preventing the next pandemic: One Health researcher calls for urgent action

The world is facing daunting health challenges with the rise of zoonotic diseases – infections that are transmissible from animals to humans. These diseases – which include Ebola, avian flu, COVID-19 and HIV – show how the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and ecosystems are closely connected.

The Conversation · Jun 3, 2025

Groundbreaking AI pen detects Parkinson’s by analysing handwriting

Handwriting is a complex process requiring brain-hand coordination and research shows it is substantially affected by Parkinson’s

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Staying hopeful could significantly reduce risk of heart attacks

A study has found that hope as a form of ‘self-prescription’ can be a powerful tool

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025