Monash University researchers have gained insights into how nanoparticles could develop a biosensor to prevent…
Browsing: Disease
Disease refers to a condition that disrupts the normal functioning of the body or mind, often characterized by specific signs and symptoms. It can result from infections, genetic mutations, environmental exposures, lifestyle factors, or a combination of these. Diseases range from acute, short-term illnesses to chronic, long-term conditions, and can affect individuals or spread across populations. Scientific research into the causes, mechanisms, treatments, and prevention of disease plays a vital role in improving public health, advancing medicine, and responding to emerging health threats. This page features the latest discoveries and breakthroughs in understanding, diagnosing, and managing diseases of all kinds.
Infectious diseases spilling over from wildlife are not new — as of 2008, approximately 70…
A school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program in British Columbia, Canada, is dramatically reducing rates…
DEET may chemically ‘cloak’ humans from malaria-carrying mosquitos, rather than repel them. Since its invention…
There is no effective vaccine currently available to prevent Lyme disease in humans. Experts from…
Researchers at Stockholm University have developed a method for statistically predicting the impacts of climate…
Viruses are non-living creatures, consisting of genetic material encased in a protein coat. Once the…
Experts are calling for a public health campaign aimed at promoting a ‘brain-healthy lifestyle’ to…
People who received omega-3 fish oil supplements in randomized clinical trials had lower risks of…
In response to a new Mayo Clinic study which found that lung damage from vaping…
Research into the pathology of vaping-associated lung injury is in its early stages, but a…
A new study is the first to report evidence that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like…
A potential drug to treat heart attacks and to prevent heart failure — for which…
Tooth loss associated with higher risk of heart disease. Adults missing one or more teeth…
Parental alcohol consumption linked to raised risk of congenital heart disease. Aspiring parents should both…
Major Canadian-led study finds there’s no need to cut down red and processed meat consumption.…
In human cell cultures, countering a defect that appears to be nearly universal among patients…
On-the-job exposure to high levels of pesticides raised the risk of heart disease and stroke…