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Study analyzes shifting pancreatic cancer burdens in US and China

Pancreatic cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, accounting for about 4.8% of cancer deaths, with an overall 5-year survival of approximately 12%.

13 Nov 2026

University of Michigan dashboard tracks public transit accessibility for people with disabilities

A new national database developed at the University of Michigan shows that none of the top 99 federally funded public transportation systems in the United States are easy for people with disabilities to use in four key areas of accommodation and accessibility.

13 Nov 2026

Common household chemicals may slow bone development in boys

Gestational exposure to chemicals in plastics and furniture may relate to slower bone mineral accrual in adolescence, particularly among males.

12 Nov 2026

Case report highlights urgent communication gaps for deaf NHS patients

Deaf patients get a raw deal in NHS hospitals, suggests an illustrative case history of a deaf person's experience as an inpatient, published in the online journal BMJ Case Reports.

11 Nov 2026

Cataract surgery boosts work, income, and food security in Mozambique

Two studies from rural Mozambique suggest cataract surgery is associated with benefits well beyond restored sight, including gains in quality of life, work participation, food and income security.

11 Nov 2026

Meeting WHO's air pollution guidelines could save nine million lives

Meeting the World Health Organization's recommended annual guidelines for air pollution resulting from fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide has the potential to save more than 9 million lives a year in low- and middle-income countries, say University of Cambridge researchers.

10 Nov 2026

Five UK research hubs to develop technologies for healthier lives

Five new research and partnership hubs are being backed by over £52 million from the UK government through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), to develop tools that help people stay healthier for longer.

6 Nov 2026

Over 9 million lives could be saved every year if countries met WHO air quality guidelines

Meeting the World Health Organization’s recommended annual guidelines for air pollution resulting from fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide has the potential to save more than 9 million lives a year in low- and middle-income countries, say University of Cambridge researchers.

6 Nov 2026

Developing brains may have a way to remove genetically abnormal neurons

A significant reduction in genetic abnormalities in cortical neurons occurs after birth, suggesting a selective elimination mechanism in brain development.

6 Nov 2026

A simple salt swap could prevent nearly 3 million deaths a year, researchers estimate

A global modelling study covering 193 countries and territories estimated that replacing regular salt with a potassium-enriched substitute containing 25% potassium chloride could prevent 2.96 million deaths, 10.17 million new cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease cases, and 69.43 million disability-adjusted life years annually. Although the researchers projected an increased risk of hyperkalemia-related deaths among people with impaired kidney function, the estimated cardiovascular benefits substantially outweighed these potential harms.

5 Nov 2026

Study shows opposite synaptic mechanisms cause identical cognitive deficits

A research team led by Dr. SHENG Nengyin of the Kunming Institute of Zoology (KIZ) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has reframed ZC4H2-associated rare disorder (ZARD)-a disorder marked by intellectual disability, developmental delays, muscle weakness, and other neurological or physical abnormalities-as a "disease spectrum" rather than a condition driven by a single mechanism.

5 Nov 2026

Targeting brain protein may help treat MEF2C-related neurological disorders

A particular signaling protein in the brain could be a therapeutic target for neurological disorders arising from the deletion of the autism-linked gene MEF2C, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers found in a new mouse study.

4 Nov 2026

Exercise may improve mood and memory, and researchers say doctors should prescribe it

In a Viewpoint, researchers examined evidence that exercise can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, support cognition, and may help lower the risk of cognitive decline, although evidence for dementia prevention remains largely observational. The authors argue that exercise should be prescribed as a structured component of brain-health care, with individualized recommendations that account for medical conditions, safety, and barriers to participation.

4 Nov 2026

Switching to potassium-enriched salt could prevent millions of global deaths

Researchers from The George Institute for Global Health assessed the health benefits of switching the salt supply to potassium-enriched salt across 193 countries.

4 Nov 2026

Autism diagnosis patterns change as psychiatric profiles shift across Europe

The medical profiles of adults diagnosed with autism have changed hugely since 2010, finds a study of medical records in the UK and Sweden, published in the online journal BMJ Mental Health.

3 Nov 2026

Study reveals widespread abuse involving non-consensual AI-generated intimate images

Around one in 15 adults has experienced AI-generated image-based abuse, according to a new study.

3 Nov 2026

Memory problems may matter more than slower thinking for dementia risk in frail adults

In a study of 7,023 adults in England, researchers identified three cognitive frailty profiles with different patterns of memory, executive function, and processing speed impairment. Over approximately 10 years, profiles involving memory impairment were associated with higher odds of subsequent dementia, while socioeconomic, educational, and psychosocial factors showed different associations across the three groups.

3 Nov 2026

Disability News and Research

Study analyzes shifting pancreatic cancer burdens in US and China

University of Michigan dashboard tracks public transit accessibility for people with disabilities

Common household chemicals may slow bone development in boys

Case report highlights urgent communication gaps for deaf NHS patients

Cataract surgery boosts work, income, and food security in Mozambique

Meeting WHO's air pollution guidelines could save nine million lives

Five UK research hubs to develop technologies for healthier lives

Over 9 million lives could be saved every year if countries met WHO air quality guidelines

Developing brains may have a way to remove genetically abnormal neurons

A simple salt swap could prevent nearly 3 million deaths a year, researchers estimate

Study shows opposite synaptic mechanisms cause identical cognitive deficits

Targeting brain protein may help treat MEF2C-related neurological disorders

Exercise may improve mood and memory, and researchers say doctors should prescribe it

Switching to potassium-enriched salt could prevent millions of global deaths

Autism diagnosis patterns change as psychiatric profiles shift across Europe

Study reveals widespread abuse involving non-consensual AI-generated intimate images

Memory problems may matter more than slower thinking for dementia risk in frail adults

Combination of congenital anomalies, socioeconomic deprivation impacts children's school success

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology highlights key role of clinical research in advancing men's cancer care

Global pediatric stroke burden remains high despite declining mortality

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