For the past 20 years, Janet Edmunson has run support groups for patients with rare neurological diseases that have no known treatment or cure. What they want to know, Edmunson said, is “‘When ...

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) isn’t as common as it once was, but it’s still something to take seriously. These ulcers—open sores in the lining of the stomach and small intestine—can cause ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made some claims about Americans with chronic diseases that should be challenged with critical thinking. (Alex Wong/Getty Images ...

Measles and other diseases are on the rise, straining health systems and putting lives at risk. A call to action to invest in immunization as funding cuts jeopardize hard-won global gains.

Heart disease often manifests through warning signs that may be easy to dismiss or overlook. However, recognising these signs early and taking proactive steps can significantly reduce the risk of ...

Some of these disease-causing bugs may be so old, human immune systems are totally naïve to them, which means unleashing them could infect millions, maybe even trigger another pandemic.

Affected populations: La Crosse virus disease is a rare viral illness that is spread to humans via mosquito bites. The name comes from La Crosse County, Wisconsin, where the disease was first ...

State-level variations in susceptibility and pathogen transmissibility significantly influence disease outcomes. Maintaining high vaccination rates is crucial to prevent the resurgence of vaccine ...

Two people in Oregon have died from a rare, progressive brain disorder similar to "mad cow disease" that leads to dementia and is %100 fatal. The Hood River County Health Department confirmed the ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, is more than just the occasional heartburn—it’s a chronic condition where stomach acid keeps flowing ...