Finnish scientists hope reindeer living in the Arctic Circle could help find a cure for a disfiguring tropical disease. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Rare disease requires some children to sleep under intense blue lights to help them break down waste material in their blood. This disease strikes them more than average because of strict marriage laws in their community. Ironic that the only thing that can help them (electrical lights) is from a world that most of them deny. picked by Moe 3 years ago

The hard-to-treat condition causes vague symptoms such as cough and shortness of breath, and steadily worsens, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. picked by MandolinOrange 2 years ago

Exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides that were sprayed far and wide by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War might put veterans at increased risk for heart disease and Parkinson's.

An Institute of Medicine report finds "suggestive but limited" evidence of an elevated risk for these two conditions among soldiers who served in that conflict. picked by Bingo 4 months ago

The virus causes haemorrhagic disease - meaning it can cause internal and external bleeding. The first victim was a woman from Zambia flown to South Africa for treatment. A paramedic who accompanied her and a nurse from the clinic where she was taken also died.
*Yikes!* picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

A (for me, at least) very interesting article, titled "Germ of an Idea", in the latest Economist. A nice and quite understandable description of links between germs, genes, immunity, disease, etc. picked by rambler 2 years ago

Until recently, celiac disease was thought to be rare in this country. But in 2003, Dr. Alessio Fasano published a study showing that the ailment actually affects 1 in 133 Americans, or roughly 3 million people. Minor symptoms include diarrhea, bloating and abdominal cramping. picked by muppet 2 years ago

TV pitchman Billy Mays' death appeared to be from heart disease, not a bump to the head, according to the Hillsborough County medical examiner. The final cause of death will not be known until after toxicology results are available, Dr. Vernard Adams said at a Monday news conference. picked by kakana 5 months ago

This is the first evidence for extinction of an animal entirely by disease. Humans could be next. picked by tontodiablo 1 year ago

Lujon is a new disease emergent in Africa. Although confirmed cases have so far been limited to 5, 4 of those have died. picked by pocksucket 6 months ago

A genetic link between dental disease and heart attacks has been found by German researchers. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

There is no doubt that heart disease is a serious disease that may kill more women than cancer. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

A doctor's gender could determine how early heart disease is detected in women. picked by Neiako 2 years ago

Those with AMD should eat oily fish twice a day to slow down the progress of the disease in all its stages. picked by makuus 6 months ago

Canadian scientists have identified seven genes or areas associated with an increased risk of contracting Crohn`s disease. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

This is the only true way to see if your cows has the disease. picked by beany11 3 years ago

How your food is cooked may be as important to your health as the food itself. Researchers now know more about a new class of toxins that might soon become as important a risk factor for heart disease and metabolic disorders as trans fats. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

A US study has linked eating cured meat like bacon and hot dogs with increased risk of lung disease. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Foot and mouth crisis first struck Britain in 2001, costing the country an estimated £8bn. The epidemic saw 2,000 cases of the disease in farms throughout the UK. Around seven million sheep and cattle were killed in order to halt the spread of the disease.
Now it's happening all over again. picked by Kitsune86 2 years ago

Despite being a leading contributor to heart disease, obesity appears to play a protective role in a range of cardiovascular problems, says a new study. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago