Health officials are on high alert as the parasitic 'kissing bug' disease, Chagas, traditionally confined to Latin America, establishes a worrying foothold in the southern United States. Learn about the silent symptoms and the growing threat.
British scientists develop a revolutionary blood test that detects motor neurone disease (MND) in under a minute, offering hope for faster diagnosis and accelerated drug trials.
A bombshell government-commissioned report recommends ditching the controversial badger cull. The study, obtained by The Guardian, urges ministers to fast-track a cattle vaccine and new oral bait to combat bovine TB and prevent a potential zoonotic outbre
Health officials issue urgent warnings as the deadly Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, transmitted by mosquitoes and causing fatal brain swelling, rapidly expands into new US territories. Learn the symptoms and protection strategies.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals how the body's natural process for creating proteins becomes 'clogged', leading to the motor neurone damage seen in MND, opening new avenues for treatment.
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.
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.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that increasing potassium-rich foods like bananas and avocados can dramatically reduce the risk of heart disease, particularly in women.
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
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.
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.
Former I'm A Celeb queen Vicky Pattison sends fans into meltdown after allowing her French Bulldog to lick her mouth on Instagram. Viewers brand the Strictly contestant's act 'unhygienic' and 'dangerous' as experts warn of zoonotic disease risks.
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.
US health officials confirm a rare human case of plague in South Lake Tahoe resident. Symptoms appeared after walking dog. Health authorities investigating potential exposure sources.
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 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.
A British traveller shares their terrifying experience of falling seriously ill with a rare disease while on holiday. Learn the symptoms, risks, and how to stay safe.
UK travellers are being warned about a deadly disease outbreak in several popular holiday destinations. Health experts urge precautions to stay safe.
Health officials confirm the first cases of the mosquito-borne Oropouche virus in the UK, sparking concerns over potential outbreaks. Learn the symptoms, risks, and preventive measures.
A lethal antibiotic-resistant disease is rapidly spreading in Gaza, exacerbated by the collapse of healthcare infrastructure and dire living conditions.
China has confirmed its first cases of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, raising concerns over potential outbreaks. Learn the symptoms, risks, and prevention tips.