The Latest Breaking News from Disease

Long thought to be sterile, our brains are now believed to harbour all sorts of micro-organisms, from bacteria to fungi. How big a part do they play in Alzheimer’s and similar diseases?

The move comes as US faces increased threats from bird flu, mpox, measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases

The federal government announced a plan to subsidise a treatment for the disease as part of a broader initiative to address the unnecessary suffering.

Six-year-old spanador called Ivor taught to identify tree fungal-like organism killing trees and shrubs around UK

Experts trained Ivor, a six-year-old cocker spaniel Labrador cross, to identify the highly destructive pathogen phytophthora ramorum.

With vast potential, contribution to rare disease discovery and management, and adoption of AI, the genomic research market is thriving. Hence, fundamentally solid genomic research stocks Agilent Technologies (A), Illumina (ILMN), and 10x Genomics (TXG) could be ideal buys. Read more.

Every 30 seconds, someone in the world will experience a flare-up of their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. For decades, the standard treatment for these potentially life-threatening episodes has remained unchanged – treatment with steroids, such as prednisolone.

As chronic and infectious diseases continue to rise, the demand for advanced healthcare solutions grows. Hence, investing in established healthcare stocks, Pfizer (PFE), Merck & Co (MRK), and AbbVie (ABBV), presents a compelling opportunity to capitalize on the sector’s landscape. Read on….

Growing rates of infectious disease in state’s most populous region could indicate increased ‘vaccine hesitancy’

Could hitting specific numerical targets help supercharge weight loss and protect you from chronic disease? Nutritionist Louise Pyne investigates…

Actor was seen smiling with daughters while holding plaque that reads ‘Best Dad Ever’