The Latest Breaking News from Disease

New Ebola outbreak confirmed in the Congo with 65 deaths and hundreds of infections

The virus is highly contagious and often fatal

The Independent UK · May 15

Prostate cancer screening can save lives but ‘absolute benefit is small’, study says

Although blood test reduces deaths by two for every 1,000 men screened, many could face unnecessary treatment

The Guardian - UK · May 15

Biogen Conference: Lupus, Kidney Programs Take Center Stage in Immunology Push

Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB) is continuing to position immunology as a larger part of its strategy, with late-stage lupus and kidney disease programs expected to shape the company’s next phase of growth, Adam Meyers, head of the company’s immunology and new disease areas franchise, said at Bank of America’s

MarketBeat · May 14

Invivyd Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Invivyd (NASDAQ:IVVD) said its first quarter of 2026 was marked by continued progress in its pivotal COVID-19 antibody program, year-over-year growth for PEMGARDA and elevated clinical spending tied to its VYD2311 development efforts. On the company’s earnings call, Chairman Marc Elia said Invivyd’

MarketBeat · May 14

Doctors Warn: The Drinking Pattern That Causes Male Death Rates to Spike Before 75

Friday happy hours, backyard barbecues, football Sundays, and “just one more round” culture often make heavy drinking look harmless, especially for men who juggle stressful jobs and packed schedules. Doctors across the United States continue to sound the alarm because one specific drinking pattern keeps showing up in early deaths…

Clever Dude · May 14

CDC boosts staff working on containing hantavirus outbreak from 3 to 100 as agency seeks to avoid Covid measures: report

Some infectious disease experts said the CDC did not respond to the outbreak as quickly as it typically would

The Independent UK · May 14

Malaria Symptoms, Malaria Treatment, and Malaria Prevention: What You Need to Know

Malaria symptoms can range from fever and chills to severe complications. Here's what to know about malaria treatment, malaria prevention, and early warning signs.

Medical Daily · May 14

Recent Scientific Breakthroughs That Will Change Daily Life

From de-extinct dire wolves to gene-editing therapy, these recent scientific discoveries are set to transform medicine, technology, and daily life as we know it.

Bored Panda · May 14

5 Surprising Things Slowly Damaging Your Liver Every Day

The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body, responsible for filtering toxins, processing nutrients, regulating metabolism, and supporting digestion. What makes liver health especially concerning is that damage often develops silently over time, without obvious early symptoms. Conditions like fatty liver disease are now increasingly…

MyLifeXP · May 14

Annexon Highlights Q4 Geographic Atrophy Data, GBS Filing Plans at BofA Conference

Annexon (NASDAQ:ANNX) President and CEO Doug Love outlined the company’s late-stage pipeline and regulatory plans during a presentation at the Bank of America Healthcare Conference, highlighting upcoming data in geographic atrophy and regulatory filings for Guillain-Barré syndrome. Love described A

MarketBeat · May 14