Older Americans now have twice as many STIs as a decade ago
The rise is being put down partly to misconceptions around sexual activity among older adults, research has found.
'Very concerning' neurological study finds disorders increasing worldwide
In 2021, around a whopping 43 percent of the global population suffered from some kind of neurological condition.
Tijuana River sewage contamination a "public health crisis"
Over 100 billion gallons of untreated sewage, urban runoff and industrial waste have been spilled into the Tijuana over the past five years.
Ancient Egyptian healthcare was "advanced and successful," say experts
Healthcare in ancient Egypt was universally available to men, women and children from all levels of society.
Scientists Discover Rare Mutation That Halves Risk of Parkinson's Disease
A mutation, which is only found in those with European descent, are much less likely to develop the disease.
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Painful disease on brink of spreading, health officials warn
Rising global temperatures could push dengue fever into non-tropical regions.
Parasite could offer path to treating pain without addictive opioids
One parasite-caused disease causes painless skin lesions, which may be the key to developing alternative pain medications.
Scientists identify link between sitting and dementia
Both a sedentary lifestyle and shorter white blood cell telomeres may be linked to greater risk of developing dementia, researchers have found.
What is H3N8 bird flu risk for humans in U.S?
In the third ever case of a human infection by H3N8 bird flu—a different virus to the H5N1 bird flu currently in the U.S.—a woman in China has died.
Wagner troops see rise in diseases, infections due to poor hygiene: Ukraine
The Kremlin-aligned paramilitary group's leadership is facing a growing list of setbacks as it struggles to make gains in the Ukraine war.
Montana Grizzly bears acting strangely from highly pathogenic virus killed
In a world first, the three grizzly bears were found to have a form of highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu.
Russia's Private Army Choosing Numbers Over Quality Amid Struggles: U.K.
The Russian Wagner Group army has reportedly told recruits with serious diseases to wear ribbons on their wrists to show what illness they have.
Baby Diagnosed With Extremely Rare Condition That Has No Cure
Only 35 people in the world have the same sort of gene disorder, but none have the same mutation in the same location.
Langya Virus: China Detects New Virus in 35 People
The cases have been reported out of the provinces of Shandong and Henan.
What Is Vasculitis? Ashton Kutcher's Autoimmune Disease Explained
Kutcher said that the disorder "knocked out" some of his senses, including his ability to hear and see.
Fresh Air May Kill Young Boy Because of Rare Genetic Anomaly
Albie Tilford was diagnosed with chronic granulomatous disease last month, leaving him in need of a life-saving bone marrow transplant.
Diabetes Could be Cured Using Healthy People's Poop, New Research Says
Experiments found microscopic organisms transplanted into mice stopped the progression of the disease.
Deborah Birx Calls out Race Mistakes in Handling of Monkeypox Outbreak
"We shouldn't have been putting up pictures of just black and brown skin," Birx told Newsweek.
The Dangerous Parallel Between Monkeypox and AIDS
"We shouldn't have to relearn the same lessons about misinformation and stigma to stop outbreaks before they spread," GLAAD's DaShawn Usher told Newsweek.
How To Treat Ringworm In Cats —Tips & Treatments For Your Feline
Ringworm is a common problem for pets including cats, but fortunately, there are ways to cure the condition.
Thyroid cancer symptoms explained as Park So-dam of 'Parasite' diagnosed
The 30-year-old South Korean actress had surgery to treat what is the most common type of thyroid cancer.
Symptoms and Causes of Transverse Myelitis Explained
The late Joey Jordison, founding member of Slipknot, left the band as he was battling transverse myelitis.
'Superbug' Infection Spread from Patient to Patient in D.C., Dallas
The fungus, Candida auris, is a harmful form of yeast that is considered dangerous to hospital and nursing home patients with serious medical problems.
What Is Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
The severity of GBS, which causes muscle weakness, can range from mild to "life-threatening" says the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
Listeria Symptoms Explained As Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken
Around 1,600 people develop listeriosis every year in the United States, CDC figures show, with around 260 of these individuals dying from the disease.
'Mysterious' Bird Illness Prompts Bird Feeder Warning From Officials
Sick and dying birds with eye swelling and "crusty discharge" have been documented in several states, including Kentucky, where the latest warning was issued.
Nearly 150,000 Gene-Hacked Mosquitoes to Be Unleashed in Florida
The mosquitoes are being released as part of an experiment to help combat a disease-transmitting local species, according to Oxitec, the company behind the project.
Plague Kills Another Man in Mongolia As Russia Starts Mass Vaccination
Bubonic plague is a potentially deadly disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis.
Scientists Find Strains of Coronaviruses Related to COVID-19 in Pangolins
An international team of researchers analyzed frozen tissue samples from 18 Malayan pangolins collected during anti-smuggling operations at Guangxi Customs in southern China.
Coronavirus Update, Map as Death Toll Hits 4,000, Flights Cancelations
The COVID-19 disease has claimed more than 4,000 lives so far and has now spread to every country in the European Union.