The Latest Breaking News from Disease

The World Health Organization says five countries in East and southern Africa are in the middle of outbreaks of the anthrax disease with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths this year

Early detection can mean the difference between life and death

Labor says visa reforms are needed to address exploitation; leaders at climate summit told to embrace compromise; trapped Palestinians dread rise of disease

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science’s (IISc.) molecular biophysics unit in a study have identified that peptides (short protein) produced from Budgett’s frog can combat enzymes of disease causing pathogen

Rain and storms scatter the tents of the displaced, healthcare has collapsed, and the fear is things are about to get even worse

Seven private hospitals, including Apollo, Kauvery, MGM, Billroth conducted health camps in Saidapet constituency on Sunday in the wake of Cyclone Michaung. Health Minister Ma. Subramanian said 16,516 camps served 7,83,443 beneficiaries in 2,000 places. Nodal officers and Deputy Directors have been deputed to monitor disease prevention and control work.…

Researchers find turning to fatty and other unhealthy foods for solace reduces vascular function and raises risk of heart disease

From gonorrhea and syphilis to newer ailments, these are the STDs that you need to be on the watch for

The molecules that cover our cells have interacted over the ages with our environment and the diseases that plague us – and in the process shaped our progress