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Temporary pandemic changes did not alter long-term fathering roles

In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, much has been said about how the lockdowns created conditions for dual-parent families to spend more time at home with their children.

30 Apr 2026

Strong governance needed before widespread use of medical AI

Flinders University experts are warning that artificial intelligence (AI) must be carefully evaluated and governed before it is adopted widely in healthcare, saying rapid advances do not automatically translate into safe use for patients.

30 Apr 2026

Large language model outperforms human doctors in clinical reasoning tasks

A cutting-edge large language model (LLM) outperformed human doctors in common clinical reasoning tasks including emergency room decisions, identifying likely diagnoses, and choosing next steps in management, according to a new study that used real emergency department data.

30 Apr 2026

Unclear vaccine communication fuels doubt and hesitancy

The scientific consensus is that vaccinations are neither causally nor statistically linked to autism. The US health authority CDC changed its official communication on this matter and instead emphasized a connection could not be scientifically ruled out.

30 Apr 2026

Early institutional care linked to shorter life expectancy decades later

Infants who grew up in early child care institutions in the 1950s have a much shorter life expectancy than the general population, a long-term study of individuals in Zurich has shown

30 Apr 2026

New review questions whether vaping consistently helps smokers quit

A new review paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, finds that while research has previously found that vaping is associated with subsequently quitting smoking, that may not always be true.

30 Apr 2026

New screening tool predicts health risks for people living with obesity

A simple tool, developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité, could help identify which people living with obesity or overweight are most likely to develop serious obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

30 Apr 2026

Strategic social network targeting produces greatest reduction in smoking

Targeting only a small group of well-connected individuals with smoking reduction interventions produces the largest reductions in smoking, researchers report.

30 Apr 2026

Eliminating animal products reshapes metabolic health and environmental impact

A new randomized clinical trial provides some of the clearest evidence to date that what we eat can meaningfully reshape both human health and the health of the planet.

30 Apr 2026

NIH awards $44 million for landmark study on health challenges in the rural South

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) has been awarded a five-year, $44 million contract from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health for a landmark study focused on persistent health challenges in the rural South.

30 Apr 2026

Task switching between organ types increases patient mortality rates

When transplant surgeons switched between different organ types in consecutive surgeries, one-year mortality rates in patients increased by 14.8 percent, according to new Virginia Tech research.

30 Apr 2026

New initiative aims to tackle bronchiectasis underdiagnosis in America

The American Thoracic Society (ATS) today announced a major quality improvement initiative aimed at tackling the persistent and widespread underdiagnosis of bronchiectasis in the United States.

30 Apr 2026

AI and CRISPR technologies drive proactive health monitoring

JMIR Publications today featured two new stories in its News and Perspectives section, highlighting a shift toward proactive, tech-integrated health monitoring.

30 Apr 2026

Mailed DNA-based test for colorectal cancer screening

The use of mailed FIT-DNA kits in community health centers significantly increases colorectal cancer screening, though follow-up colonoscopy rates remain low.

30 Apr 2026

Survey reveals silica dust risks for Australia’s tunnel workers

The responses to a national survey published today have revealed tunnel construction workers across Australia say they face significant exposure to silica dust, a hazardous dust that can cause incurable diseases like silicosis and lung cancer.

29 Apr 2026

WHO validates Australia for eliminating trachoma as public health problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Australia for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, marking a significant milestone in the health of Indigenous peoples and in global efforts to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

29 Apr 2026

Extreme weather and airborne dust linked to rising Valley fever cases in El Paso

A new study by researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso has identified a significant rise in Valley fever cases in El Paso over the past decade and found strong connections between the disease and extreme weather, wind and airborne dust.

29 Apr 2026

Prehabilitation cuts surgery complications and hospital stays

Providing patients with structured exercise and nutrition support before surgery can reduce complications and shorten hospital stays, according to a new review published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

29 Apr 2026

Most parents feel significant stress over their children's emotional well-being

Parental stress continues to rise, but what's weighing on moms and dads today is largely the mental health of their children.

29 Apr 2026

AGA update emphasizes lifestyle changes for effective hemorrhoid management

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a new clinical practice update providing expert guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of hemorrhoids, a common condition affecting approximately 50% of people by age 50.

29 Apr 2026