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Disease

Sri Lanka sees rise in dengue cases amid monsoon fears

13 May 2026-09:24
Health Ministry expert explains rise in gastrointestinal infections and prevention measures

Infectious disease specialist and expert of the Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan Tayyar Eyvazov has stated that symptoms such as fatigue, dull pain, nausea and vomiting observed in recent days are commonly associated with acute gastroenteritis or viral infections, often referred to as “stomach flu.”

12 May 2026-14:31
What is hantavirus? Everything to know about the deadly virus

Hantavirus is a rare but potentially serious viral infection transmitted mainly through contact with infected rodents or their droppings, urine, and saliva. Although infections are uncommon, health experts closely monitor the disease because some forms can lead to severe respiratory illness or kidney complications.

09 May 2026-06:16
Study links regular egg consumption to lower Alzheimer’s risk

A new long-term study from Loma Linda University Health has suggested that regular egg consumption may be linked to a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in older adults.

08 May 2026-15:44
Polio strain detected in Australia's Perth for first time in 54 years

A highly contagious and potentially deadly disease that has not been contracted in Australia for 54 years has been detected in sewage in Perth, health officials have confirmed.

01 May 2026-13:20
Akwa Ibom activates heightened COVID-19 surveillance following nearby outbreak

The Akwa Ibom government has activated heightened COVID-19 surveillance following confirmation of a new outbreak in a neighbouring state.

27 Apr 2026-15:07
Salt and low-fiber diets identified as leading causes of 5 million heart deaths

A diet high in salt, low in fruit and lacking wholegrains is now the leading modifiable cause of heart disease in the Western world, worrying research has revealed.

27 Apr 2026-10:24
Sidra Medicine launches Qatar's first advanced gene-editing therapy for blood disorders

Sidra Medicine has officially unveiled Qatar's first advanced gene-editing therapy program, marking a historic milestone for the nation's healthcare sector.

22 Apr 2026-15:07
Scientists hack tree growth to save Britain’s ash from extinction

An epidemic spreading across Europe affecting some of Britain’s most ecologically-important trees may be over as scientists have developed a fast-track method of breeding disease-resistant ash.

22 Apr 2026-13:04
Singapore records lower dengue cases in early 2026

Singapore recorded 410 dengue cases in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 29.2 percent decrease compared to the previous quarter, according to official data released on Tuesday.

21 Apr 2026-14:06