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Disease

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
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
Two leading UK Parkinson’s charities shared positive research updates on April 21, 2026

Out of my radio this morning came news from Parkinson’s UK about research which may lead to early diagnosis of Parkinson’s even before symptoms make an appearance.

21 Apr 2026-13:41
Kristal Tin’s Second Cancer Battle Sparking Awareness

After previously overcoming the disease, the announcement of a "second shock" diagnosis has brought renewed attention to the medical complexities of cancer recurrence and the immense emotional toll it takes on patients who thought they had already won their hardest fight

20 Apr 2026-10:59
Research suggests Alzheimer’s disease may originate outside the brain

New scientific evidence published on April 19, 2026, is challenging the long-held belief that Alzheimer’s disease begins solely within the brain.

19 Apr 2026-11:51
Actress Christina Applegate hospitalized in Los Angeles

Actress Christina Applegate is currently hospitalized in Los Angeles.

17 Apr 2026-09:06