The Latest Breaking News from Disease

What Is Hantavirus? Symptoms and Spread Explained as Viral Outbreak Hits Atlantic Cruise Ship MV Hondius

A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius has resulted in fatalities, highlighting the risks of zoonotic diseases in confined environments like cruise ships.

International Business Times UK · May 3

AI may be able to detect signs of pancreatic cancer before tumors are visible on scans, study suggests

The technology identifies patterns in the pancreas that are invisible to the human eye

The Independent UK · May 3

The Morning Watering Rule: Why Timing Impacts Growth More Than Quantity

Plants don’t sip water casually; they operate on a schedule that rivals a packed morning routine. When water hits the soil early in the day, roots absorb moisture just as sunlight kicks photosynthesis into gear, which fuels growth at maximum efficiency. This timing gives plants the hydration they need right…

Frugal Gardening · May 3

Garden birds are dying and your bird feeder camera could be the unwitting accomplice

The RSPB’s findings link flat birder feeders to the spread of a deadly disease that’s killing certain species of garden birds at a frightening rate. Here’s what you can do to help…

Digital Camera World · May 2

Legionnaires’ disease connected to 5-star Wynn resort in Las Vegas, officials say

Cases of the disease – which kills 1 of 10 who fall ill – have been rising since the early 2000s

The Independent UK · May 1

Children Under Five Make Up Nearly Half of Cases in Latest Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a Salmonella infection outbreak across 13 states, linked to backyard poultry such as chickens and ducks.

International Business Times UK · May 1

Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.

The Conversation · May 1

How the UK quietly became a research powerhouse in the fight against malaria

ON THE GROUND: The UK is driving pioneering malaria research in areas including genetic engineering, vaccines, and medicines. In Tanzania, the scientists involved tell Nick Ferris why research to tackle the disease and save lives is so important, particularly given the foreign aid cuts that are taking place globally

The Independent UK · May 1

New study reveals that timing exercise to match your body clock 'chronotype' may lower cardiovascular disease and improve sleep quality — here's how

Want to sleep better, deeper and for longer? Scheduling your workouts to suit your unique body clock is key, experts explain

Tom’s Guide · May 1

UK Biobank has my data, but I’m not worried. I know the benefits are too great to consider pulling out

Longitudinal studies are a research jewel, shedding light on motor neurone disease, cot deaths, Alzheimer’s and more. Don’t let the security breach in China put you off joining one, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · May 1