The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Archaeologists have discovered the burial of a woman with a rare "porcelain gallbladder" who was interred at the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum's cemetery 100 years ago.

Influenza is still the biggest threat to global health as WHO raises fears about the spread of avian strain

South L.A. churches craft dementia-friendly services aimed at providing solace to a community disproportionately affected by the disease.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative movement disorder comprising cardinal symptoms of bradykinesia, rigidity, rest tremor and gait impairment; due to loss of dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra. It is a complex disorder resulting from genetic alterations, environmental exposures, and interactions among these factors.

Not everyone likes the change, though

Megha (name changed) a woman in her mid-30s recently underwent a routine health check-up. She is diabetic plus overweight and wanted to check her health status in detail. Her investigations revealed a diagnosis of fatty liver which took her by surprise. She thought that people with issues of alcoholism only…

Nationwide colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates have fallen since 2000, but rates have been increasing among younger adults for several years.

At least nine beavers and a vole have been found dead in Utah after an unusual outbreak of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, which can infect and kill humans, cats and dogs. Experts warn people to be wary of ticks, which can transmit the disease across species.

WHO introduces term 'infectious respiratory particles' for pathogens transmitted through the air, ending terminology challenges during pandemics.

World Liver Day, observed annually on April 19th, serves as a global platform to raise awareness about liver health and the challenges posed by liver diseases, including liver cancer. I will try and bring the spotlight on liver cancer and its impact, prevention strategies, and advancements in treatment on World…

Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, either due to inadequate insulin production or the body's inability to use insulin effectively. Prolonged uncontrolled diabetes can lead to various complications, one of which is kidney disease, also known as diabetic nephropathy. This condition affects the kidneys' ability…