The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Street's Teriyaki Beef Jerky Triggers USDA Allergen Alert After Undeclared Wheat Was Found

USDA issued a July 3 allergen alert for Street's Beef Jerky Teriyaki Flavor over undeclared wheat. Here is who is at risk and what consumers should do.

Medical Daily · Jul 10

Nobby Stiles becomes latest England World Cup winner death linked to brain injury

A previous inquest was told England’s 1966 World Cup winning team had now been ‘pretty much wiped out’ by neurodegenerative disease

The Independent UK · Jul 10

In 1859, Australia released 13 rabbits for hunting. Decades later, they created one of the world’s worst invasive species crises

When European rabbits arrived in Australia in the 19th century, they were brought in as familiar game animals for hunting rather than as a threat to the environment. Within decades, however, their population exploded across the continent. With few natural predators and the ability to adapt to a wide range…

The Times of India · Jul 10

West Nile Virus Season Hits a 22-Year High as CDC Urges Mosquito Precautions in 23 States

West Nile virus hits 22-year early-season high with 48 cases in 23 states as of June 30. CDC urges DEET use and mosquito control now.

Medical Daily · Jul 10

Carrie Ann Inaba's Delayed Diagnosis Highlights the Hidden Struggle of 4 Million Americans with Sjögren Disease

Sjögren disease affects 4 million Americans — 90% women — but takes an average of 4+ years to diagnose. Carrie Ann Inaba's story explains why, and what to do about it.

Medical Daily · Jul 10

Deadly H5 bird flu found in local Australian seabird for first time

Native greater crested tern – a common coastal bird – tests positive for disease after being discovered at Robe on SA’s Limestone Coast

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10

Paul Gambaccini reveals devastating Alzheimer's diagnosis

The veteran broadcaster has announced he is living with Alzheimer’s disease and says he plans to continue presenting his radio programmes while receiving support from the Alzheimer’s Society.

BANG Premier · Jul 10

Why Persian Cats Became the World's Most Desired Breed and What Owning One Actually Demands

Where the Breed Actually Came FromThe Persian cat did not originate in Persia the way the history books like to suggest. The longhair cats that arrived in Europe in the 1600s, brought by Italian nobleman Pietro della Valle from what is now Iran, were bred so aggressively with local European…

Times Life · Jul 10

How Poor Dental Health Slowly Destroys Your Gut Microbiome and Digestion Over Time

Your mouth is your gut's front doorThe average adult swallows roughly 1.5 litres of saliva every day. Every millilitre carries millions of microorganisms. When your oral microbiome is balanced, that constant swallowing is harmless, most oral bacteria are acid-sensitive and die in the stomach. When your mouth is colonised by…

Times Life · Jul 10

Radio and TV broadcaster Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

The BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio presenter 77, has shared a statement confirming his diagnosis.

Evening Standard · Jul 9