Disease: Last News

Ellise Shafer UPDATE: Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor died of natural causes, including pulmonary disease and asthma, according to her official death report. In January, O’Connor was determined to have died from “natural causes” by the Southwark Coroners Court in London, though no further details were given. “This is to confirm that Ms O’Connor died of natural causes,” the coroner’s office said in a statement to Variety at the time.

Eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs) like sugary cereals, microwave meals and fizzy drinks could be hammering your mental health and boosting the odds of heart-related death, a study warns. Researchers are calling for action to reduce exposure to UPFs in a bid to safeguard our wellbeing.

revealed this week that one of her two sons — Saint, 8, or Psalm, 5 — has the rare skin condition vitiligo.While discussing her psoriasis journey on Monday’s episode of the “She MD” podcast, Kardashian explained that vitiligo, which causes patches of skin to lose pigment or color, can be hereditary.“It came from my mom, went to me … and I passed it on in a different form to my son, who has vitiligo very mildly,” explained Kardashian, who did not name which son has it.Kardashian and ex-husband Kanye West, 47, have two sons and two daughters.“The Kardashians” star clarified that her son’s condition is now “under control.”Kardashian added: “I didn’t know anything about it, but having to learn about it and figuring out where it came from and that it’s hereditary and just learning more and being able to share that [has been a blessing].”Here’s a look at what causes vitiligo and how it’s treated.According to the Mayo Clinic, vitiligo, pronounced (vit-ih-LIE-go), is a disease that causes patches of skin to lose color. Typically, melanin determines skin and hair color; in vitiligo, the skin cells that produce melanin die or stop functioning.

revealed on X this week that he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. Ohanian said his diagnosis came after “a full battery of health scans.” The father of two, 41, who has no symptoms, was surprised at the news since he spends “so little time in the wilderness and Northeast.”Here’s everything you need to know about Lyme disease.Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a bite from an infected black-legged tick.The condition is most prevalent in the upper midwestern, northeastern and mid-Atlantic states.

wrote on X Tuesday.“Wild. No symptoms, thankfully, but gonna treat.

Alexis Ohanian is opening up about his health and a recent diagnosis.

Over 30 types of cancer may be preventable by making certain lifestyle changes, according to new research.

A professor has described the conditions required for the bubonic plague to hit the UK following a reports of a human case across the pond.

A GP issued an urgent warning about a potentially fatal disease to spot as cases have soared across the UK. The newest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), showed there have been 1,767 lab confirmed cases of measles nationwide in 2024 so far.

An unusual-looking vegetable is being praised for its 'incredible' range of health benefits. Studies show a 'little-known' mushroom called lion's mane are filled with 'super' nutrients that could help lower your risk of chronic illnesses - including heart disease, dementia, and depression.

Sad news to share today. Charlotte Gray died last Friday at age 13 and one half. The daughter of producer Gordon Gray and Kristen succumbed in her battle against the rare degenerative brain disorder Batten Disease CLN6. She was surrounded by her parents, sister Gwenyth, and brothers Callan and Gavin.

A Scots 'party girl' who claims she was hospitalised after contracting 'kissing disease' from snogging a man in a bar says it 'ruined' her graduation.

UK holidaymakers have been issued a warning about a potentially lethal disease after insects were discovered at two popular Spanish destinations. Tiger mosquitoes have been detected on the islands of Mallorca and Minorca, prompting authorities to deploy helicopters to disperse pesticides in an attempt to eradicate them.

Gena Rowlands, the legendary actress known for her role as the dementia-stricken Allie in The Notebook, is now in the "full" grip of Alzheimer's disease. Her son, Nick Cassavetes, who directed the 2004 romantic drama and is himself a renowned filmmaker at 65, shared the heartbreaking health news with Entertainment Weekly during the film's 20th anniversary celebrations on Tuesday, 25 June.

The Notebook and A Woman Under The Influence, is living with Alzheimer’s disease, her son Nick Cassavetes has confirmed.He revealed the news in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, where he discussed the particularly unusual situation he is in, having directed his mother as a woman with dementia in 2004’s The Notebook.Rowlands, who is considered a legend of screen acting, is now 94, and according to her son, she has been living with the condition for the last five years.Cassavetes was giving the interview to mark the 20th anniversary of the romantic drama, in which Rowlands plays the older version of Rachel McAdams’ Allie. James Garner and Ryan Gosling played the older and younger versions of her partner Noah.“I got my mom to play older Allie, and we spent a lot of time talking about Alzheimer’s and wanting to be authentic with it, and now, for the last five years, she’s had Alzheimer’s,” he said.

Actress Gena Rowlands has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, her son, director Nick Cassavetes, has revealed.

Gena Rowlands, whose stellar roster of film roles includes performances in A Woman Under the Influence, Faces and Gloria, has Alzheimer’s disease and is “in full dementia,” her son Nick Cassavetes says.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Gena Rowlands is living with Alzheimer’s disease, her son Nick Cassavetes announced in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly. Cassavetes, who directed his mother in 2004’s “The Notebook,” said Rowlands is “in full dementia.” A four-time Emmy winner and two-time Golden Globe winner, Rowlands is a screen icon best known for her acclaimed collaborations with husband John Cassavetes, including the films “A Woman Under the Influence” (1974) and “Gloria” (1980). Both performances earned her Oscar nominations for best actress.

This week looks set to turn sunny after several weeks of rain, prompting everyone to make the most of the fine weather. But water experts have issued a warning about a disease that can lurk in hot tubs and paddling pools.

Sufferers of a blood disease whose numbers are soaring are being helped by a miracle drug. There were 48 cases of sickle cell disease in Scotland in 2005 but the most recent figures show numbers have risen to 413 – a rise of 760 per cent in less than 20 years.

A mum who felt as if she was "plugged into the mains" has been diagnosed with an incurable disease after months of suffering.