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First it was referred to as a “mysterious illness.” Later it was called “gay cancer,” “gay plague” and “GRID,” an acronym for gay-related immune deficiency. Most egregiously, some called it “4H disease” – shorthand for “homosexuals, heroin addicts, hemophiliacs and Haitians,” the populations most afflicted in the early days.

The new blood test could make early, accurate diagnosis far more accessible and affordable, potentially speeding up treatment and support for thousands of families.

More than 1,000 patients to take part in trial to see if the approach leads to faster and more reliable diagnoses

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and linked to the build-up of two key proteins in the brain called amyloid and tau.

A proposal for a breakthrough koala vaccine to be administered in wild populations deserves to be "mocked", a wildlife conservation group says.

The cheese products may have been contaminated with a disease-causing bacteria

Millions of Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. The number of cases is expected to nearly double in the next 25 years

The Trump administration on Tuesday presented a "Make America Healthy Again" plan to tackle rising chronic disease.

New research highlights cherries as a nutrient-packed fruit that may lower the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes if consumed daily.