The Latest Breaking News from Disease

US doctors rewrite DNA of infant with severe genetic disorder in medical first

Gene-editing breakthrough has potential to treat array of devastating genetic diseases soon after birth, scientists say

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025

Baby born with rare life-threatening disorder makes medical history

Researchers hope what they learn from KJ will help other rare disease patients

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Omaze launches £4million West Sussex beach house prize draw backed by Eddie Redmayne

The property comes mortgage-free, with all stamp duty and legal fees covered and the winner will also received £250,000 in cash

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

A grim lottery: as Israel bombs hospitals, some Gaza children are granted rare exit permits

The al Astal brothers are among the unlucky Palestinians who are fighting their own battle against cancer while stuck in a war zone

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025

Should AD stand for Alzheimer’s disease, or for Auguste Deter, the patient whose case was first described?

Auguste Deter was born 175 years ago on May 16, 1850. Though the story of her life is not widely known, it should be. Through her suffering and dignity, Deter puts a much-needed human face on the tragedy of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one of the most important medical problems currently…

The Conversation · May 14, 2025

'Truly miraculous': Common gut microbe shows promise as fatty liver disease treatment

Researchers shed light on the "dark matter" of the gut, revealing a species of fungus that could potentially help counter fatty liver disease. The research is in its early days, though.

LiveScience · May 14, 2025

Do people really want to know their risk of getting Alzheimer’s?

A new study has highlighted the complex emotions and ethical dilemmas of learning your future risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Among 274 healthy research participants from the US aged 65 and over, 40% declined to receive their personal risk estimates – despite having initially expressed an interest in doing so.

The Conversation · May 14, 2025

How your genes interact with your environment changes your disease risk − new research counts the ways

Sitting in my doctor’s examination room, I was surprised when she told me, “Genetics don’t really matter for chronic disease.” Rather, she continued, “A person’s lifestyle, what they eat, and how much they exercise, determine whether they get heart disease.”

The Conversation · May 14, 2025

Tributes paid to father of murdered schoolgirl April Jones after sudden death

Paul Jones, 55, died from a brain disease he contracted in 2018, six years after the death of his daughter.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

Woman widowed at 31 after husband falls ill the day after their wedding

Laura Burr is now campaigning for mandatory NHS health checks for young adults

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025