Disease News

Why do women live longer than men?

A study conducted by a team of Japanese scientists suggests that women live longer than men partly because their immune systems age more slowly.

In the Media by Layne Weiss - 1 comment

Cancer drug Avastin linked to 52 cases of flesh-eating disease

Patients seeking cancer treatment are being cautioned of an unusual side-effect associated with the cancer drug known as Avastin.

In the Media by Kent Mao - 2 comments

Ex soccer player with neurone disease to run in London Marathon

A former professional soccer player will be running in the London Marathon on Sunday. He will be the first person with motor neurone disease (MND) to run the marathon.

In the Media by Owen Weldon

International research team uncovers clues to parasitic disease Special

An international team of scientists in Seattle, Wash., U.S., and Cordoba and San Martin, Argentina, have uncovered a surprising new role for one type of immune cell in controlling the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi.

Digital Journal Report by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Global strategy to eradicate polio by 2018

A new global plan from the World Health Organization aims eliminate polio by 2018, provided that world governments can contribute $5.5 billion.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 13 comments

Antibiotic found on human skin could lead to new medicine

An international team of scientists has discovered an important natural antibiotic called dermcidin, produced by our skin when we sweat.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Study: Insomnia may cause heart disease

A large study, published in the European Heart Journal, claims that insomnia may be linked to one form of heart disease.

In the Media by Owen Weldon - 1 comment

Chagas disease vaccine could be close

Scientists appear to be getting closer to a Chagas disease vaccine. Chagas disease causes fever, fatigue, body aches, headache, rash, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and vomiting. Currently there is no vaccine available.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Certain foods can fight inflammation

Inflammation can lead to disease development if it becomes chronic. To combat this, a new science based review suggests that certain foods can be used by the body to fight inflammation.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 3 comments

Probiotics may assist in combating blood cancers

New research suggests that probiotic microorganisms, such as those more commonly used in yoghurt, could help bone marrow transplant for patients with blood cancers.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment