The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Cost of England’s four biggest killer diseases could hit £86bn by 2050

Study predicts overall economic cost of cancer, heart disease, dementia and stroke will rise by 61%

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024

West Nile fever spreading in US; symptoms to precautions, all you want to know

The seasonal West Nile virus is once again on prowl as counties across various states have registered a spike in number of positive mosquito samples. One of the leading causes of mosquito-borne diseases in the US, West Nile virus can cause mild as well as severe symptoms ranging from headache,…

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2024

What happens in my brain when I get a migraine? And what medications can I use to treat it?

Migraine is many things, but one thing it’s not is “just a headache”.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024

Study raises hopes that shingles vaccine may delay onset of dementia

Shingrix linked to substantial reduction in diagnoses in the six years after people received the shot

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024

An Infectious Disease Doctor Reveals the Only Covid-19 Factor Everyone Should Track In 2024

An infectious disease doctor describes why you don't need to learn in detail about every single new Covid variant.

Inverse · Jul 25, 2024

Study Links Beer Bellies And ‘Bingo Wings’ To Higher Risk Of Dementia And Parkinson’s‌Belly And Arm Fat Increases Risk Of Dementia And Parkinson’s‌

Research warns high levels of body fat in specific areas may increase susceptibility to neurodegenerative diseases.‌ People with a high level of muscle strength were less likely to develop the diseases.  ‌

Zenger · Jul 25, 2024

From Star Wars to 'Twisters': Hollywood's Newest Scene-Stealer Refuses to Play By the Rules

'Twisters' star Katy O’Brian's profile is about to hit the stratosphere. But the 'Mandalorian' and 'Love Lies Bleeding' actress has been working for this moment for nearly a decade.

Inverse · Jul 25, 2024

This former U.S. Open participant and Florida Gator is battling ALS: ‘The disease is winning, unfortunately’

“First thing I always tell people — there’s no known cause and no known cure."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 25, 2024

‘It killed my wife and then I got diagnosed – this deadly disease doesn’t discriminate’

Mark Thatcher wants to encourage other men to speak out and get any symptoms checked

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

More than 100,000 Americans with diabetes have limbs amputated each year. This is a crisis

Black Americans with diabetes are four times more likely to suffer amputations than white Americans

The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2024