The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Shock study finds ultra-processed foods account for two-thirds of children’s calories

UPFs have been linked to poor health, such as through an increased risk of obesity and heart disease

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

Actor Brad Pitt has a condition called Prosopagnosia or face blindness, in which individuals can't even recognize family members

Have you ever heard of a health condition where one loses the ability to recognize people? No! Well there is a disease called Prosopagnosia or face blindness where an individual loses the ability to recognize.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2024

Serena Williams husband shares ‘surprising’ Lyme disease diagnosis

Tech billionaire had ‘no symptoms’ until scans revealed he had the condition

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

Black patients may be missed on common cancer screening, study suggests

An early screening test for endometrial cancer may be missing the disease in many Black patients.

LiveScience · Jul 16, 2024

What is red thread? How to spot and prevent this common lawn disease

We hear from lawn experts about identifying, preventing, and combatting red thread

Homes & Gardens · Jul 16, 2024

Côte d'Ivoire kicks off African rollout of promising new malaria vaccine

Côte d'Ivoire has begun vaccinating children against malaria using a new, affordable vaccine that it's hoped will prove a game changer in the fight against the deadly disease. Several other countries in Africa are expected to roll it out this year.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 16, 2024

Why controlling bacterial infections is necessary to prevent heart valve disease

About heart valve disease, heart health is at risk due to bacterial infections. Bacteria can travel through the bloodstream and trigger complications in the heart, thus causing bacterial infections and heart valve disease to be interrelated.

The Times of India · Jul 16, 2024

Whistleblower Peter Buxtun – who exposed Tuskegee syphilis study – dies aged 86

For 40 years the US Public Health Service conducted a study in which black men were left untreated for syphilis

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024

Antibiotics Use In Childhood Elevates Asthma Risk; Study Identifies Gut Molecule With Protective Effects

The study identified a molecule called IPA, produced by gut bacteria, that shows promise as a dietary supplement in the future to prevent asthma development in children at risk of the disease.

Medical Daily · Jul 16, 2024

Insufficient And Excessive Sleep May Harm Blood Vessels Of Diabetes Patients

The study noted that short sleep duration is tied to a 2.6 times higher risk of microvascular disease, while long sleep duration is linked to a 2.3 times increased risk of the same condition.

Medical Daily · Jul 16, 2024