Health officials in South Carolina are battling a measles outbreak as unvaccinated children contract the highly contagious disease. Discover why this childhood illness is making a dangerous comeback and what it means for public health.
Dozens of research monkeys have escaped from a Mississippi laboratory, raising serious concerns about potential disease transmission and public health risks in the local community.
Groundbreaking research reveals how retinal scans could revolutionise early Alzheimer's detection, offering hope for millions through non-invasive testing years before symptoms appear.
Southern California faces a dangerous new threat as invasive tropical mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases establish breeding populations, prompting urgent public health warnings.
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand has issued crucial health advice for travellers amid rising concerns about infectious diseases in popular tourist destinations.
Experts uncover the surprising dangers posed by Britain's smallest creatures, from toxic caterpillars to disease-carrying ticks. Discover which common insects pose the biggest threat to your health.
As cholera surges worldwide, vaccine production struggles to keep pace, leaving nations like Zambia battling devastating outbreaks with limited protection.
Groundbreaking scientific research uncovers the devastating diseases that decimated Napoleon's army during the 1812 Russian campaign, rewriting military history.
Groundbreaking forensic analysis of soldiers' teeth uncovers the terrifying truth behind Napoleon's catastrophic 1812 Russian campaign - deadly pathogens proved more lethal than Russian soldiers or the brutal winter.
Explore how horror films from The Blair Witch Project to Hereditary have transformed the genre, creating new subgenres and redefining what terrifies audiences in the 21st century.
Shocking new data reveals tuberculosis cases in England have jumped by 10% in a single year, with health experts warning the Victorian-era disease is staging a dangerous comeback across Britain.
Revolutionary research uncovers how the brain's cleaning process during sleep could dramatically reduce dementia risk - and how to enhance it naturally.
Discover the surprising causes behind those worrying brown patches on your prickly pear cactus and learn expert solutions to restore your plant's health.
Critical funding reductions from Britain threaten to reverse decades of progress in malaria prevention, putting vulnerable populations at risk and undermining global health security.
Expert gardening advice reveals how to identify and combat the common red thread fungus that plagues UK lawns every autumn. Learn the warning signs and effective treatment methods.
Health authorities in Los Angeles County have confirmed a rare case of human plague, marking the first such infection in the state this year. The patient is receiving treatment while officials investigate potential exposure sources.
All GPs in Northern Ireland will be required to complete specialist training on rare medical conditions after a damning report revealed significant knowledge gaps affecting patient care.
New data reveals America's obesity epidemic has worsened dramatically, with 22 states reaching unprecedented levels. Health experts warn of severe consequences for healthcare systems and national wellbeing.
Scientists uncover dangerous new flu strain in Chinese livestock with pandemic potential, raising urgent concerns about global public health security and disease monitoring systems.
University of Strathclyde researchers develop groundbreaking infrared laser technique that could detect Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear, offering new hope for early intervention.
University of Strathclyde researchers discover revolutionary laser technology that could detect Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear, offering new hope for early intervention.
A groundbreaking NHS screening programme is now detecting Tyrosinaemia Type 1 in newborns just 24 hours after birth, preventing life-threatening complications through early intervention.
Health officials issue urgent warning as tuberculosis cases surge across England. Learn the subtle symptoms that are often mistaken for minor illnesses and why this ancient killer demands immediate attention.
Exclusive: NHS GP Dr Amos Ogunkoya sounds the alarm on Britain's worsening wellness crisis and shares the simple lifestyle changes that could transform our national health.
Health officials warn that climate change could allow disease-carrying Aedes mosquitoes to breed in southern England by 2040-2050, potentially bringing dengue and Zika viruses to British shores.
A concerned mother's emotional warning as NHS data shows vaccination rates plummeting across England, putting children at risk of preventable diseases.
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to three scientists for their revolutionary research into the immune system's memory mechanisms, opening new frontiers in treating autoimmune diseases and cancer.
Robert F Kennedy Jr faces intense questioning from Congress over controversial infectious disease theories and alleged CDC document manipulation in dramatic testimony.
Groundbreaking Cambridge research reveals how the brain's 'recycling system' fails in Alzheimer's, opening doors to revolutionary new treatments that could slow or prevent the devastating disease.
Groundbreaking UK research suggests simple smell tests could identify neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's up to a decade before traditional symptoms appear, revolutionising early diagnosis.