Diseases

Social isolation raises the risk of stroke, heart disease, and early death

A WHO report reveals that social connection improves health and lowers the risk of early death, with one in six people experiencing loneliness globally.

How do we tackle sepsis?

How do we tackle sepsis? What role do infection prevention and control play? What are the symptoms? How do we treat sepsis and reduce its risk? Let’s discover more about sepsis here.

Five rare diseases you never knew existed

Learn about these five rare diseases to support governments, scientists and healthcare professionals to find treatments.

AI-based diagnosis system transforms sepsis detection in children

An international research team has successfully employed the power of artificial intelligence to enhance the diagnosis of sepsis in children.

Researchers reveal blood cell traits influence risk of rare blood cancer

Scientists have revealed how common variations in our blood cells can act as unexpected allies to cancer-causing mutations.

Multiple sclerosis – the disease of a thousand faces

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that impacts the central nervous system, affecting everything we do. For many patients, the main question is: how do I confront this life-changing condition?

Cabo Verde achieves malaria-free status

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in the global fight against the disease.

Can an immunisation technique speed up vaccine development?

Researchers in Germany have pioneered a system for displaying epitopes in mammal cells, potentially revolutionising immunisation studies.

New therapy able to control severe Asthma

Biologic therapies can effectively control severe asthma without the need for regular high-dose inhaled steroids, a significant revelation that could transform the lives of millions grappling with the condition.

Light therapy’s potential in easing Alzheimer’s symptoms

Light therapy could be a significant breakthrough in reducing symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Decoding pandemic precision: From SARS-CoV-2 to influenza vaccination strategies

The need for public health officials to be able to model the spread of an infectious disease has never been more apparent than in the early days of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Help 36 million people in Europe with rare diseases

Baiba Miltoviča, President of the Section for Transport, Energy, Infrastructure and the Information Society at EESC, lifts the lid on rare diseases, charting a European mission to help 36 million people in the EU.

The European Union’s Global Health program

The EDCTP partnership, a cornerstone of the EU's health research initiative that funds clinical trials in Africa, needs more certainty about its future as it marks its 20th anniversary.

Understanding the barriers in rare disease care

A new policy brief from the European Observatory created with and for the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU details concrete steps for urgent action on AMR.

Understanding polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and its challenges

Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder that lacks a cure and can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. We spoke to the American Kidney Fund regarding the challenges of diagnosis and disease management.

Early signs of multiple sclerosis: Is there a mental health connection?

Research from the University of British Columbia sheds light on early signs of multiple sclerosis (M.S.) linking to mental health.

Cracking the genetic code of a rare kidney cancer

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have decoded the genetic makeup of a rare kidney cancer known as reninoma.

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