New heart disease calculator predicts 30-year risk for young adults
“I’ll worry about my heart health when I’m older.” That may be too late, doctors warn. While the average age for being diagnosed with heart disease in the United States…
Groundbreaking vaccination approach could transform respiratory disease prevention
A research team from Trinity College Dublin has unveiled a groundbreaking new approach to vaccination that could redefine how we protect against respiratory infections. In a landmark study published in…
Pfizer to Highlight Advancements in Respiratory Health and Infectious Disease Research at IDWeek 2025
NEW YORK, October 13, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE, “Pfizer”) will present data across its infectious disease portfolio at the upcoming IDWeek 2025 congress, held in Atlanta from October 19-22,…
Human cases of ‘kissing bug’ disease reported in 8 states. See map.
In eight U.S. states, humans were reported to have locally-contracted Chagas disease. The study also stated that 18 states have reported reported animal cases. Experts warn disease from ‘kissing bug’…
Huntington’s disease treated for first time using gene therapy
A brain scan of a person with Huntington’s disease, which causes a loss of brain volume as neurons are killed off by the accumulation of a mutant protein.Credit: Zephyr/SPL A…
Inhaling Cannabis May Greatly Increase Your Risk of Lung Disease
If you’re looking to reduce your chances of developing lung disease, say experts at UC San Francisco, then it may be smart to avoid inhaling cannabis. A new study in…