Warning as brain-swelling ‘pink spot’ disease hits record high in UK – as Victorian bug becomes ‘immune to drugs’

A DISEASE that notoriously claimed the life of Queen Victoria’s husband Prince Albert — and may, more recently, have put The ...

The 4 ‘pandemic potential’ viruses that could strike in 2026 – from brain-swelling ‘flu’ to Victorian killer

WITH every new year comes new viral threats – and 2026 is no different. Old viruses, once consigned to the history books, ...
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Rather than a painkiller allergy, a new study of Bruce Lee's brain suggests that his fatal collapse was actually caused by drinking too much water

When American audiences think of martial arts legends, Bruce Lee stands tall as both an icon and a mystery. The world was shocked on July 20, 1973, when Lee, age 32, suddenly collapsed in Hong Kong ...

Brain swelling Victorian disease making horror UK comeback – and it's resistant to drugs

A brain-swelling disease is making a comeback, with new strains proving resistant to antibiotics. Drug-resistant typhoid has ...
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New drug cocktail reverses brain swelling and improves recovery in animal models of brain injury

Cerebral edema, the dangerous brain swelling that occurs after traumatic brain injury (TBI), can increase risk of death tenfold and significantly worsen prospects for recovery in brain function. In ...
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Brain Edema Risk May Be Lower With Modified Donanemab Dosing

An alternate dosing plan for the anti-amyloid drug donanemab (Kisunla) reduced the risk of brain edema and effusion but still maintained sufficient amyloid reduction in early Alzheimer's disease, the ...