Farmers have long fought a quiet war against the fungi that rot crops in fields and storage sheds. Each year, these diseases ...

Surgery can help treat cataracts and improve vision in most patients. Regular eye exams can help manage glaucoma and prevent further vision loss. People with diabetes should get regular eye exams to ...

Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after ...

Deaths from both causes are down, but they still eclipse all other causes, according to new statistics. By Nina Agrawal Despite gains in treatment, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of ...

CNBC Cures aims to help raise awareness of rare diseases and improve patient outcomes for people living with them. Led by "Squawk Box" anchor Becky Quick, the initiative was inspired by her family's ...

Imagine waking up already feeling drained, as if you never slept at all. Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel ...

A newly developed AI can predict which diseases specific genetic mutations are likely to cause, not just whether they are harmful. The breakthrough could speed up diagnoses and open new paths for ...

As the planet edges towards 1.5°C of global warming, a new study led by the Natural History Museum, London has revealed that scientists still have only a limited understanding of how climate change is ...

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Fatigue, joint pain, rashes, brain fog or tingling in the hands and feet can seem like normal signs of aging—but they may also point to an autoimmune disease. These potentially disabling and often ...

Birds and their droppings can carry diseases that spread to humans, like bird flu and psittacosis. To lower the risk of infection, wash your hands with soap and water after touching birds or bird ...

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