The Latest Breaking News from Disease

What is popcorn lung? The serious condition linked to vaping

A 17-year-old girl was diagnosed with the potentially fatal disease following years of vaping

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025

151 dead as Nigeria struggles with rapidly spreading outbreak

Local partners have described the recent rise in fatalities as ‘alarming’

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

Nigeria struggles to rein in a widespread meningitis outbreak that has killed at least 150

Nigerian health authorities are struggling to contain a rapidly spreading meningitis outbreak that has so far killed 151 people across the west African nation, mostly in remote parts of the northern region with children affected the most

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

Estonia and Czech Republic implement measures to prevent spread of foot and mouth disease

Outbreaks of the disease, which affects primarily affects cattle and other livestock, have been reported in Hungary and Slovakia.

Euronews · Apr 9, 2025

From popping painkillers to shortage of sleep, seven common habits that could be harming your kidneys

In the UK, more than 10% of the population is estimated to have some stage of chronic kidney disease and more than 600,000 people develop some form of acute kidney injury – when the kidneys suddenly stop working properly but can recover – each year.

The Conversation · Apr 8, 2025

What we know about new Mpox strain after first case caught in UK

All previous mpox cases in the UK were found in someone who travelled to an affected country or knew someone who had

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Inspections on trucks from Slovakia over foot-and-mouth disease cause gridlock

A fresh outbreak of the disease was also detected in Hungary, some 15 kilometres from the Slovak border near Bratislava.

Euronews · Apr 8, 2025

How dentists could help tackle obesity in children

As a specialty registrar in paediatric dentistry, I’ve seen first-hand the pain children experience because of poor oral health. Tooth decay happens when teeth are damaged by acids produced by oral bacteria breaking down sugar from foods and drinks – and although it’s largely preventable – it’s the most common…

The Conversation · Apr 8, 2025

‘No guidance and no leadership’: chaos and confusion at CDC after mass firings

On 1 April, thousands of workers at HHS and agencies like the CDC were let go, leaving those left to piece together the cuts and mourn the research that can’t go forward

The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2025

What Is PAD? Silent Killer With No Cure Affects Over 10 Million Americans

The serious condition that can lead to limb loss and 50% chances of death is often underdiagnosed and undertreated.

Medical Daily · Apr 8, 2025