The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Israel Has Killed Thousands More Palestinians in Gaza Than Previously Reported: Study

The number of "traumatic injury deaths" in Gaza since October 2023, which does not include deaths caused by disruption to health care, insufficient food, clean water and sanitation, and disease outbreaks, is closer to 70,000, according to a new study.

Latin Times · Jan 10, 2025

Germany Reports Foot-and-mouth Disease In Water Buffalo

Germany on Friday registered three cases of foot-and-mouth disease in water buffalo on a farm near Berlin, the country's first reported cases of the livestock disease since 1988.

International Business Times · Jan 10, 2025

Dean Windass’ dementia diagnosis revealed as authorities urged to tackle disease

The 55-year-old was diagnosed with stage two dementia last year but it only came to light on Friday morning.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

Largest ever protein study set to revolutionise cancer and dementia tests

Tens of millions of pounds in investment is being provided by the group of firms which includes AstraZenecaa and Pfizer

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

World’s largest proteins study ‘invaluable’ for understanding disease – experts

The scaled-up project is backed by a consortium of 14 pharmaceutical firms.

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

Women spend more of their money on health care than men. And no, it’s not just about ‘women’s issues’

Medicare, Australia’s universal health insurance scheme, guarantees all Australians access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2025

Transcript: Jason Carter remembers his grandfather Jimmy Carter's life, achievements and frugality

Jason Carter, the former president’s grandson who now chairs The Carter Center governing board, memorialized his grandfather with a blend of personal touches and humor, recognition of Jimmy Carter’s intensity and ambition, and his determination to help people whether through politics or out of office

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025

HMPV in China: what you need to know about this virus

In the last few days there have been reports of yet another infectious disease rapidly spreading in China. This time the virus is human metapneumovirus, abbreviated to HMPV.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2025

Bird flu will be the next pandemic unless health officials take 6 critical steps, experts say

The time for urgency, the experts say, is now.

Fortune · Jan 9, 2025

Tularemia: The 'rabbit fever' that can fatally infect humans

Tularemia, or "rabbit fever," is an infectious disease that normally affects animals but can spread to humans, sometimes via tick and deer fly bites.

LiveScience · Jan 9, 2025