Health officials are on high alert as the potentially fatal Chagas disease, a parasitic infection often called a 'silent killer', is being detected in California. Learn about the hidden symptoms and risks.
Health officials issue urgent warning as deadly triatomine bugs, known for transmitting Chagas disease, are discovered in Southern California. Learn the risks and how to protect your family.
Promising 19-year-old rugby talent Cody Tamou faces the fight of his life after doctors discover an extremely rare and dangerous vascular disease, putting his sporting future on hold.
After 11 years of being unable to eat solid food and surviving on specialist formula, 14-year-old Rhiannon Ryder's mystery illness has been diagnosed as the ultra-rare Eosinophilic Colitis. Her family's relentless fight for answers finally pays off.
An extremely rare 50p coin has sold for a staggering £250 on eBay, sparking a nationwide hunt for the coveted Kew Gardens design. Discover why this coin is so valuable and how to check your change.
A major medical study concludes the widely prescribed blood thinner clopidogrel (Iscover/Plavix) provides no benefit for patients with coronary artery disease but no prior heart attack or stroke, potentially changing treatment for millions.
Groundbreaking UK research uncovers how a key antioxidant in green tea can break down toxic plaques linked to Alzheimer's, offering new hope for prevention and treatment.
A mother's harrowing journey to uncover the truth behind her son's mysterious illness, battling a healthcare system that failed to recognise a rare genetic condition. A story of resilience, love, and the fight for answers.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that increasing potassium-rich foods like bananas and avocados can dramatically reduce the risk of heart disease, particularly in women.
A Vietnamese man has died in agony from 'rabies hydrophobia' – a rare and terrifying form of the virus that causes an extreme fear of water and is considered one of the most painful ways to die.
A rare 50p coin commemorating Kew Gardens could be hiding in your pocket change, worth up to £250. Discover how to spot this elusive collector's item and why it's Britain's most sought-after coin.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals a direct anatomical link between the gut and brain, potentially revolutionising the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Discover how your gut health could hold the key to brain disor
A rare error in the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p design has created one of Britain's most valuable coins. Find out how to spot the missing edge lettering that could turn your small change into £250+.
The father of a Cambridge University graduate who died from a rare disease blamed her family for not pushing conventional medicine, a coroner's court heard, in a case highlighting the anti-vaccine movement's tragic consequences.
Dezi Freeman, a courageous 26-year-old from Chesterfield, was found deceased in his flat after living with the agonising rare disease Prune Belly Syndrome. His heartbroken family remembers a loving father and fighter.
Scientists unravel the chilling mystery behind one of nature's most devastating marine epidemics that wiped out starfish populations across the Pacific coastline.
New research reveals a common, often symptomless condition is a major driver of heart failure in the UK. Discover the hidden signs and how to protect yourself.
Rob Floyd, renowned 'Bar Rescue' mixologist, shares his family's devastating battle as his young daughter, Indigo, is diagnosed with the rare and incurable Rett Syndrome.
A stunning discovery as a rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin fetches a whopping £250 at auction. Learn why this tiny piece is a numismatic superstar and how to check your pockets for hidden treasure.
Exclusive: Fitness icon Michelle Bridges opens up about her devastating private health diagnosis and her courageous journey back to strength, revealing the emotional and physical toll it took on her life.
A UK fertility clinic achieves a world first with the birth of a baby using groundbreaking three-person IVF to prevent a devastating genetic disease. This medical breakthrough offers new hope for families affected by mitochondrial disorders.
A major international health scare is underway after a traveller diagnosed with the world's most contagious disease passed through a Washington DC-area airport. UK health authorities are now on high alert, urgently tracing potential contacts and assessing
US health officials issue a stark warning as a rare bacterial infection, likened to a 'flesh-eating' disease, shows a worrying surge in the Northeast, prompting urgent investigation.
EXCLUSIVE: A horrific mutated strain of Chronic Wasting Disease is causing deer to sprout grotesque flesh bubbles and lesions. Scientists warn of a potential 'ecological disaster' as the always-fatal prion illness spreads rapidly across North America, wit
A patient in California has been diagnosed with the bubonic plague, the medieval disease that caused the Black Death, after being bitten by an infected flea while on vacation. Health officials are on high alert.
Health officials warn that climate change is creating conditions for dengue fever, a deadly mosquito-borne disease, to become established in London and across Western Europe within decades.
Health officials confirm a case of a rare mosquito-borne disease in Essex, the first locally acquired infection in three decades, sparking a nationwide health warning.
A rare coin expert reveals the six most valuable 50p pieces hiding in your change, with one fetching an astonishing £1,200 on the collector's market. Discover if you're sitting on a small treasure trove.
A terrifying flesh-eating disease is turning squirrels into 'zombies' across the UK, with gruesome symptoms leaving experts alarmed. Here's what you need to know.