The findings support that metals in the body are ... New Guidelines Urge Regular Screenings to Prevent Peripheral Arterial Disease Complications Sep. 16, 2024 — An international group of ...

Some Diabetes Drugs Tied to Lower Risk of Dementia, Parkinson's Disease Sep. 18, 2024 — A class of drugs for diabetes may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Ukraine is in serious danger of an increase in preventable diseases as it braces for its third winter of fighting off Russia's invasion.

Epidemics and pandemics of new diseases arise in two stages. Firstly, the zoonotic spillover event introduces the infectious organism, in the main a virus, into the human population from an animal ...

The buzzing insects are more than annoying — they spread disease. When they bite and drink blood from a person or animal they can pick up viruses or germs too. If they can go on to bite someone ...

Many different diseases can be spread by airborne pathogens. Learning how to protect against them is important for your health and the health of your community. Stay informed with our live updates ...

It is a colourful example of what is known as a "human challenge trial" – an experiment in which a volunteer is deliberately exposed to a disease. It may sound dangerous, perhaps even reckless ...

Inflammatory diseases include a vast array of disorders and conditions that are characterized by inflammation. Examples include allergy, asthma, autoimmune diseases, coeliac disease ...

Water Dirty water can transmit many diseases, such as the cholera bacterium. Air When a person who is infected by the common cold sneezes, they can spray thousands of tiny droplets containing ...

Neurodegenerative diseases are a heterogeneous group of disorders that are characterized by the progressive degeneration of the structure and function of the central nervous system or peripheral ...

In celiac disease, gluten promotes an immune response that attacks the villi (small fingerlike projections that line your small intestine), which are responsible for nutrient absorption. Damaged villi ...

Hispanic and African-American adults are less likely to get physical activity. You are less likely to develop coronary heart disease. This is even if you smoke, drink alcohol, or don’t have a healthy ...