The Latest Breaking News from Disease

'Frugal Foodie' turns grief into MND hope

Frugal Foodie Stephanie de Sousa discusses losing her sister to MND, as Jai Arrow's diagnosis and Neale Daniher's death put the disease in sharp focus.

AAP · Jun 14

'Superstar' Canberra scientist's work draws $4.5m donation

The money will go towards research into complex autoimmune diseases.

The Canberra Times · Jun 14

How woodchips can help keep ticks off trails

After a cold Canadian winter, most of us look forward to the spring and summer months to get outside and experience the natural world, whether it’s hiking, biking, gardening or birdwatching.

The Conversation · Jun 14

Peppery perfection: 17 delicious ways with watercress – from soups and salads to sorbet and cake

It’s so full of nutrients that it tops the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of powerhouse vegetables. But this superfood is also surprisingly versatile

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14

India known as nation with world's largest healthcare programme: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has made healthcare more affordable and accessible over the past 12 years through initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat and the PM Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana. He highlighted lower-cost medicines and medical devices, expanded medical education, and progress in tackling diseases like tuberculosis.

The Economic Times · Jun 14

New York City TV anchor to retire after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Bill Ritter, anchor on WABC since 2001, said he’s stepping down but will continue to report on the disease

The Guardian - US · Jun 13

Meningococcal Cases Reach Second-Highest Level in Over a Decade as Drug-Resistant Strain Disproportionately Hits Black Americans

CDC surveillance data (updated June 2026): 463 meningococcal disease cases in 2025 — the second-highest annual count since 2014. The dominant ST-1466 strain is drug resistant and disproportionately kills Black adults ages 30–60 and people with HIV. Here is the full picture.

Medical Daily · Jun 13

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Kills Within Days and Is Frequently Mistaken for Flu — Tick Season 2026 Is a Critical Window to Know the Warning Signs

Rocky Mountain spotted fever kills 5–10% of patients even with treatment and can be fatal within 3–5 days. Peak season runs May through August. A February 2026 CDC EID study documents 19.8% fatality in pediatric cases. Doxycycline must be started before test results. Here is the full warning.

Medical Daily · Jun 13

The Longevity Blueprint: 4 Everyday Signs You’re Tracked for a Longer Life

Planning for a long retirement is a high-stakes math problem. Check these 4 longevity green flags to see if you have the habits and the history to beat the averages.

Kiplinger · Jun 13

‘The present is all you have’: Lewis Moody on living with MND and joining the fight to find a cure

Rugby World Cup winner tells Donald McRae he feels like he is picking up the fundraising baton from people such as Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13