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This AI study could change how multiple sclerosis is treated

By analysing MRI scans and a simple blood test from hundreds of patients, researchers identified patterns that reveal how aggressively the disease damages the brain.

31/12/2025

Health news

Ultra-processed foods fuelling global health crisis, experts warn

Experts have linked high UPF consumption to higher risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and early death.

19/11/2025

Health news

Common childhood virus linked to lupus disease in breakthrough study

New research from Stanford University links the Epstein-Barr virus to lupus disease, showing how the virus can push immune cells to attack the body’s own tissues.

13/11/2025

wellbeing

How scientists are tackling the mysterious autoimmune condition lupus

Lupus, which is difficult to treat and on the rise, is part of the group of autoimmune diseases that affect millions of people worldwide.

07/11/2025

Health news

Global life expectancy rebounds to pre-pandemic levels, study finds

Researchers called for more focus on the ‘disturbing trends’ driving health inequalities around the globe.

13/10/2025

Health news

Just one diet drink a day may raise liver disease risk, study finds

A new study warns that your “diet” drink might not be as healthy as you think.

08/10/2025

Nature

Australia approves world-first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia

Researchers say the single-dose vaccine could reduce koala chlamydia deaths by up to 65 per cent.

12/09/2025

Health news

Almost half of people with diabetes worldwide do not know they have it

People with diabetes were most likely to be diagnosed in high-income North America, and most likely to be treated in high-income Asia Pacific.

10/09/2025

Healthcare

Chagas disease found endemic in US, research suggests

Spread by “kissing bugs,” the disease can cause serious heart problems in humans and dogs, though many cases show few symptoms.

10/09/2025

Health news

Spain tightens measures due to H5N1 bird flu cases in Andalusia

So far three possible outbreaks have been located and four birds have been affected. In addition, 25 people who were in contact with the birds are under observation.

09/09/2025

Health news

Light stimulation shows promise in slowing Parkinson's, scientists say

An early-stage clinical trial in France appeared to help restore some brain function for three Parkinson's patients.

31/07/2025

Health news

Millions in Europe unknowingly living with hepatitis, officials warn

European health authorities called for countries to improve testing, vaccination, and access to treatment.

28/07/2025

Health news

UK scans 100,000 people in study that could change disease diagnosis

The trove of data is already revealing early warning signs of conditions like dementia, and confirms that no amount of alcohol is safe for our health.

16/07/2025

Health news

Becoming active in adulthood can reduce mortality risks, study says

The study found that not all forms of exercise are equally beneficial when it comes to reducing the risk of dying from various health conditions.

11/07/2025

Health news

Will the world's blood supply be the next casualty of climate change?

Donors would be impacted by blood-borne diseases and extreme weather, while demand for blood could surge, a new study has found.

19/04/2025

Europe News

Truck checks at Czech-Slovak border continue due to foot-and-mouth

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a highly contagious viral disease of livestock, mainly affects cattle but can also infect swine, sheep and goats.The virus is preserved in saliva, urine, faeces and milk.

11/04/2025