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Antibiotic use before and during pregnancy linked to psychological distress

Perinatal depression, which occurs during pregnancy or in the period after childbirth, is one of the most common mental health conditions experienced by women.

1 Apr 2026

Boosting retail sales and nutrition through entrance-level produce displays

Placing fruit and vegetable sections near supermarket entrances increases the amount purchased and may improve the quality of women's diets, according to a new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

1 Apr 2026

Large study links more siblings to better bereavement coping

Having more brothers and sisters may make it easier to cope with the death of a parent, in midlife, particularly when it's the mother who dies, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

1 Apr 2026

How could bisphenol A raise depression risk? Study identifies six key molecular targets

An integrative Translational Psychiatry study linked BPA exposure to major depressive disorder by identifying 571 shared targets and six core genes, with genetic, transcriptomic, docking, and mouse-model data supporting plausible mechanistic pathways. The strongest signals pointed to AKT1, SRC, PLCG2, and JAK3 as potential contributors, while EGFR appeared protective.

31 Mar 2026

Lung cancer scans can reveal signs of other undiagnosed cancers

When doctors review diagnostic medical scans for lung cancer, they sometimes spot abnormalities unrelated to the lungs.

31 Mar 2026

Rapid antiviral treatment reduces nursing home hospitalizations during flu outbreaks

In nursing homes, influenza spreads quickly. Even in facilities with separate wings, staff move throughout the home, caring for medically complex older adults who often share rooms.

31 Mar 2026

Plant-focused diets may decelerate epigenetic aging processes

A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on March 20, 2026, titled "Plant-based dietary patterns are associated with slower epigenetic aging."

31 Mar 2026

Dropped surgical implants are contaminated instantly and alcohol does not fix it

A study evaluates disinfectants for decontaminating dropped implants in surgery, highlighting risks and the efficacy of CHG and PI in reducing bacterial load.

31 Mar 2026

Using machine learning to scan post-cancer health risks

Artificial intelligence (AI) could help physicians determine if survivors of childhood cancer need extra support - and the more information included in AI prompting, the better its performance. This finding, published today in Communications Medicine by scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, may guide future integration of AI into clinical workflows.

31 Mar 2026

Armed conflict in Colombia significantly impacts tuberculosis incidence and mortality rates

The prolonged armed conflict in Colombia has had a significant impact on tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality.

30 Mar 2026

AI helps identify childhood cancer survivors needing extra support

Artificial intelligence (AI) could help physicians determine if survivors of childhood cancer need extra support - and the more information included in AI prompting, the better its performance.

27 Mar 2026

Study links diagnostic timing to ovarian cancer survival outcomes

The study "Diagnostic Timing and Ovarian Cancer Survival in North Carolina" has been published in the latest issue of JAMA Network Open. Led by a team of UNC-Chapel Hill researchers, this study explored the relationship between survival and how quickly patients are diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

27 Mar 2026

UMGCCC awarded $3 million to train the next generation of oncology researchers

The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) has been awarded a prestigious $3 million National Cancer Institute (NCI) Career Development Award to train the next generation of oncology researchers focused on treating patients of all backgrounds.

27 Mar 2026

New AI tool assesses the potential threat posed by new bacteria

Researchers have developed an AI tool that can help determine whether unfamiliar bacteria carry genetic features linked to disease.

27 Mar 2026

Study links higher enteric disease risk to E. coli in high-risk water supplies

A nationwide New Zealand study found no significant overall link between most routine drinking water quality indicators and enteric disease risk, but E. coli signals emerged in higher-risk settings such as surface-water supplies, systems with known source-water risks, and periods of heavy rainfall. The findings suggest that sporadic bacterial enteric disease may sometimes be linked to drinking water contamination, especially in vulnerable systems, while also highlighting important limitations and the need for targeted monitoring.

26 Mar 2026

The lifelong cardiovascular impact of placental abruption

Rutgers Health research shows the risk of developing early cardiovascular disease or dying from cardiovascular disease by the age of 28 was 4.6 times higher among people born to mothers who had a placental abruption during their pregnancy.

26 Mar 2026

Analyzing the disparity between youth and adult HPV uptake

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide and can cause various types of cancer. Prophylactic HPV vaccination is highly effective and has been recommended in Switzerland since 2007 for girls and young women aged 11 to 26 – and since 2015 also for boys and young men. Catch-up vaccination is also available for women up to the age of 45.

26 Mar 2026