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Reality TV star Billie Shepherd reveals 'scary' Lyme disease diagnosis

The 35-year-old said the pain of the illness was ‘so scary’.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

New York Legionnaires' disease cluster grows to 99 cases, 4 deaths

Health officials in New York City say a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem has grown to 99 cases, including four deaths.

CTV News - World - 1 day ago

Three babies die amid 'concerning rise' of syphilis in New York — what to know about the dangerous disease

If not addressed, syphilis can devastate the brain, heart and nervous system, leading to blindness, paralysis and even death.

New York Post - Health - 1 day ago

Tennis champion Monica Seles reveals incurable disease as doctor shares what to know

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness that fluctuates throughout the day, with symptoms ranging from eye issues to breathing problems.

Fox News - Health - 1 day ago

Warning over return of 19th century disease after 4,332 deaths

There have been fatal outbreaks in 31 countries, according to the World Health Organisation

WalesOnline - World - 1 day ago

This must-have tool can prevent a silent, stealthy disease — every woman over 30 should know about it

"It’s a favorite in research, clinical medicine and elite athletic programs," Dr. Pooja Gidwani told The Post.

New York Post - Health - 1 day ago

What is myasthenia gravis? The rare disease tennis legend Monica Seles says had her seeing double on the court

The nine-time Grand Slam champ is raising awareness ahead of the 2024 US Open.

New York Post - Health - 2 days ago

mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say -- Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines - experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.

Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.

CBS News - Science - 3 days ago

Justin Timberlake says he has Lyme disease -- 31 Jul 2025 - 10:33 pm

Los Angeles: Pop star Justin Timberlake told fans Thursday he has Lyme disease, a condition he described as relentlessly debilitating. The 44 yea...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 5 days ago

'Missing link' to Alzheimer's disease found in study of human brain tissue

New research reveals that lithium helps protect against neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease by preventing toxic amyloid plaques from disrupting brain function.

Fox News - Health - 5 days ago

Americans get 55% of their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says -- More than half of Americans' calorie intake is from ultra-processed foods, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

More than half of Americans' calorie intake is from ultra-processed foods, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CBS News - Health - 9 days ago

Alzheimer's: Scientists Reveal Diet That May Stave Off Disease

Researchers studied the brain autopsies and dietary information of more than 800 people.

Newsweek - Health - 9 days ago

Map Shows States With Highest Rates of Death by Heart Disease

The worst state saw an age-adjusted fatality rate of 257 deaths per 100,000 people, according to CDC data.

Newsweek - Health - 9 days ago

Public Health -- What Is the Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak That Has Killed Two People in New York City?

Fifty-eight people have been infected—and two have died—in a New York City outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease—a severe type of pneumonia caused by a bacterium commonly associated with air-conditioning systems and cooling towers

Scientific American - Health - 11 days ago

Highly contagious disease surges in some US states amid report of possible fatal case

Public health departments report increasing hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks as the contagious virus spreads through daycare and school settings.

Fox News - Health - 12 days ago

Plastic pollution linked to widespread disease and death, warns Lancet

Plastic pollution is a mounting global health crisis causing widespread disease and death, with annual economic losses surpassing $1.5 trillion, according to a new report published in The Lancet.The...

International The News - Health - 12 days ago

Hidden sleep danger could increase risk of 172 diseases, major study reveals

Researchers analyzing UK Biobank data reveal that poor sleep patterns double the disease risk for 42 conditions, with sleep regularity more important than duration alone.

Fox News - Health - 17 days ago

Public Health -- Why Ticks and Lyme Disease Are Soaring This Summer

A vector ecologist explains the complexities of tracking tick-borne diseases like Lyme in a climate-changed world

Scientific American - Health - 17 days ago

Doctors reveal key signs of Lyme disease as tick season intensifies across US

Lyme disease from deer ticks can cause complications if untreated, with symptoms appearing weeks after infection. Experts share tips for treatment and prevention.

Fox News - Health - 18 days ago

Can 7,000 steps a day keep chronic diseases at bay?

Walking 10,000 steps a day has long been considered to be the norm for a healthy life. However, a new study shows that walking even 7,000 steps a day can keep heart diseases, cancer and depression at bay

First Post - Health - 21 days ago

This number of steps a day can reduce risk of death, diseases, analysis finds -- Research published in The Lancet Public Health journal landed on a number different than the 10,000 daily step​ recommendation you may have previously heard.

Research published in The Lancet Public Health journal landed on a number different than the 10,000 daily step​ recommendation you may have previously heard.

CBS News - Health - 24 days ago

Ozzy Osbourne: What is Parkinson's disease?

The three main symptoms of Parkinson’s are tremor (shaking), slowness of movement and rigidity (muscle stiffness).

Evening Standard - Health - 25 days ago

Trained dogs can smell Parkinson's disease before symptoms show up, study finds

A University of Bristol study shows that trained dogs can detect Parkinson's disease with 80% sensitivity by identifying odors in skin swabs, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis.

Fox News - Health - 26 days ago

How researchers are mapping genetics in N.B. to detect inherited diseases sooner -- Katelin Belliveau -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- New Brunswick

Researchers at Vitalité are studying the genes of New Brunswickers to find common variants they may have inherited from their parents. The hope is that with a full map of the province, medical teams can screen people sooner and treat them better.

CBC News - Technology - 28 days ago

World-first IVF trial reduces risk of babies inheriting diseases

Eight healthy babies have been born in the UK using a new IVF technique that successfully reduced their risk of inheriting genetic diseases from their mothers, the results of a world-first trial...

International The News - Health - 30 days ago

New study links processed food consumption to life-threatening diseases

A groundbreaking research has once again sounded alarms over the health risks linked to processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, and trans fatty acids, with experts declaring there is no safe...

International The News - Health - 1 month ago

Scientists create tiny hearts to revolutionize heart disease treatment

Sydney: Researchers have created lab grown heart tissues that closely mimic adult heart muscle, marking a significant advance in treating genetic hear...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 1 month ago

Is the Fed's Cure for Inflation Worse Than the Disease?

Economic analyst Ryan Sweet on the tricky balance Jerome Powell is trying to strike and how Europe’s woes could spread to America.

New York Magazine - Business - 2 years ago