NT:Fatality confirmed, disease rate dropping amid outbreak The rate of diphtheria cases is dropping in a territory caught in the middle of a national outbreak after health authorities confirmed its first fatality. AAP · May 26
Fatality confirmed, disease rate dropping amid outbreak The rate of diphtheria cases is dropping in a territory caught in the middle of a national outbreak after health authorities confirmed its first fatality. AAP · May 26
Disc Medicine Eyes Mid-2026 Bitopertin Approval as EPP Trial Demand Surges Disc Medicine (NASDAQ:IRON) Chief Executive Officer John Quisel said patient demand for the company’s bitopertin program in erythropoietic protoporphyria, or EPP, remains strong after the company enrolled 183 patients in the APOLLO confirmatory study, above its original target of 150. Speaking at a MarketBeat · May 26
World Digestive Health Day 2026 Highlights Gut Health Advances, Disease Awareness On May 29 each year, healthcare organizations around the world observe World Digestive Health Day (WDHD). Led by the World Gastroenterology Organisation, the global campaign aims to raise awareness about gastrointestinal health and the prevention of digestive diseases. Medical Daily · May 26
Incision-Free Ultrasound Treatment May Ease Tremors, Pain in Parkinson's Disease Patients Parkinson's disease is a long-term neurological condition in which the brain cells responsible for producing dopamine gradually deteriorate. A new noninvasive ultrasound procedure is showing promise in relieving tremors, stiffness, and chronic pain without the need for traditional brain surgery. Medical Daily · May 26
Opus Genetics Touts Retinal Gene Therapy Pipeline, September BEST1 Data Catalyst Opus Genetics (NASDAQ:IRD) is advancing a portfolio of gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases, with two programs already in the clinic and three more expected to enter clinical testing within the next 12 months, President Dr. Ben Yerxa said during a fireside chat at RBC Capital Markets’ 2026 MarketBeat · May 26
Ionis Pharmaceuticals Eyes Big Year With TRYNGOLZA Decision, 5 Phase 3 Readouts Ionis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:IONS) highlighted a busy slate of regulatory decisions, clinical readouts and partnered programs during a presentation at RBC Capital Markets’ Global Healthcare Conference, with Chief Development Officer Holly Kordasiewicz saying the company is moving from recent launch MarketBeat · May 26
Trump Bans American Disease Specialists From Speaking to WHO Despite Deadly Ebola Outbreak The Trump administration's withdrawal from the WHO amid an Ebola outbreak in Africa raises concerns about weakened global disease response and coordination, potentially increasing cross-border transmission risks. International Business Times UK · May 25
Climate change could significantly worsen summer air quality in future decades Across the world, air pollution is associated with more early deaths than any other environmental exposure, raising risks of dying from lung cancer, respiratory infection, heart and lung disease and other causes. The Conversation · May 25
Alzheimer's: The Unexpected Journey Into the Mist is a short but powerful book about the fragility of life and the gift of love. International Business Times · May 25
Inovio Pharmaceuticals Shareholders Back Board as INO-3107 FDA Review Advances Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:INO) shareholders approved all proposals presented at the company’s 2026 annual meeting, including the election of eight directors and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending Dec. 31, MarketBeat · May 25
No Ebola case reported in India so far, says Health Minister Nadda; reviews preparedness India has reported no cases of Ebola Virus Disease. The Union Health Minister, J P Nadda, reviewed preparedness and surveillance measures. All entry points are on high alert for screening. The Indian Council of Medical Research and National Centre for Disease Control are ready for tracking and testing. Precautionary measures… The Economic Times · May 25
New cell therapy offers ‘real hope’ for liver disease patients Researchers hope the findings could reduce the need for liver transplants. Evening Standard · May 25
New cell therapy has been a godsend for me, says liver disease sufferer Sandra Watson suffers from primary biliary cholangitis which causes chronic itching and can lead to liver failure. Evening Standard · May 25
The Conversation · May 25 Beyond hot flushes: what menopause can do to your heart – and why it matters As women navigate hot flushes, sleep issues and changing waistlines, there’s another quieter change that can often occur during perimenopause and post-menopause that deserves just as much attention: heart health.
The Independent UK · May 25 2026 FIFA World Cup faces health risks from heat, infectious diseases and food safety, experts say ‘Any time so many people are traveling, there's always the possibility of various outbreaks or whatnot to happen,’ the CDC’s acting director said
The Economic Times · May 25 Quote of the Day by Plato: “Love is a serious mental disease.” What does it mean, its relevance and why it still feels true today Quote of the Day: Plato's observation that "love is a serious mental disease" highlights its overwhelming and irrational power, leading to altered perceptions and hasty decisions. While not inherently negative, this quote emphasizes how unchecked love can override reason, causing emotional blindness and a loss of control. The idea remains…
AAP · May 25 AFL:'Unaminously agreed': PM leads tributes to Daniher Neale Daniher, the former AFL player and coach who became an inspiration for his fight against motor neurone disease, has died aged 65.
AAP · May 25 Daniher spirit lives on, Neale loses battle with beast Former AFL player and MND stalwart Neale Danhier has lost his battle with the disease he called The Beast, but his legacy will live on thanks to FightMND.
MyLifeXP · May 25 Why WHO Declared Ebola A Global Health Emergency A deadly virus has once again pushed global health authorities into emergency mode. The World Health Organization has officially declared the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa a global health emergency, raising fears of wider international spread. For many people, the word “Ebola” immediately brings back memories of panic, strict…
The Conversation · May 25 Neale Daniher was ferocious and inspirational, whether on the footy field or fighting ‘the Beast’ Neale Daniher, the 2025 Australian of the Year who became the face of Australia’s battle against motor neurone disease (MND), has died aged 65.
The Guardian - AU · May 25 Neale Daniher, AFL great and motor neurone disease campaigner, dies aged 65 Former player and coach, who was diagnosed with MND in 2013, died at home
Times Pets · May 25 Why Some Birds Become Fearless On Remote Islands Imagine a bird landing on a peaceful island thousands of years ago. No predators. No danger hiding in the shadows. No urgent need to escape into the sky every second. Slowly, generation after generation, something strange begins to happen. The bird changes. Its wings weaken. Its behavior softens. Its fear…
Medical Daily · May 25 Keeping Organs Healthy Naturally With Healthy Lifestyle Habits for Heart Kidneys and Liver Learn healthy lifestyle habits to support heart kidneys and liver function and improve organ health naturally for long term wellness and disease prevention overall better.
Newslaundry · May 25 Extreme heat imperils chronic disease patients in informal settlements Within hours of sunrise, the two-room flats in the government-constructed apartment in New Rajarajeshwari Peta in Vijayawada feels like a pot on a stove.