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Staffordshire bull terrier Blu sadly died within 24 hours after showing symptoms of parvovirus - he was fully vaccinated but this didn't stop him from contracting the highly contagious disease

A man toppled two ancient Roman busts in the Vatican Museums on Wednesday, causing moderate damage before being stopped by staff and arrested, a museums source said.

The broadcaster was diagnosed with the disease after collapsing while out on a walk

COVID-19 has rightfully dominated infectious disease news since 2020. However, that doesn’t mean other infectious diseases took a break. In fact, U.S. rates of infection by gonorrhea have risen during the pandemic.

Is there anyone who isn’t aware of breast cancer?

Cancer is a significant and growing health problem globally. In 2021, it is one of the leading causes of death after cardiovascular disease and COVID-19. Cancer can develop anywhere in the body. Cancer affecting the head and neck is one of the most prevalent cancers in developing countries, especially in…

New research has found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players

A study examined health outcomes of 412 male, Scottish, former international rugby players

As a new study confirms drinking too much really does make you look older, Lisa Salmon looks into other lifestyle factors that may contribute too

Rugby officials have been called upon to cut back on competitive games after research found elite rugby players had a risk of developing motor neurone disease that was 15 times higher than the general population.

Early onset dementia is caused by genetic mutations that run in families, but the disease may also be more pronounced by lifestyle factors, including athletes who have taken many traumatic injuries over their careers