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Study highlights systemic forces sustaining tuberculosis transmission

Despite major advances in diagnostics and treatment, tuberculosis (TB) remains the world's deadliest infectious disease.

26 Feb 2026

Unexpected behavior observed during interactions between immune cells and dying cells

Over the years, cell biology has built a detailed picture of how cells compartmentalize their internal functions. Central to this organization is the nucleus, which houses the genetic material and is separated from the cytoplasm by a robust nuclear envelope.

25 Feb 2026

TRAP laws reduce access to obstetricians nationwide

A study in Health Economics uncovers a major unintended consequence of abortion‐related regulations: a measurable decline in the availability of obstetricians and gynecologists.

25 Feb 2026

Child stunting: Historical evidence confirms global eradication is possible

New research led by LSE reveals that high‑income countries once suffered severe child stunting comparable to rates seen in many low‑ and middle‑income countries today, offering powerful evidence that child stunting can be eliminated globally.

24 Feb 2026

Centauri Therapeutics extends Series A to £30 M with £6 M investment from AMR Action Fund to support progression of lead clinical candidate

Centauri Therapeutics Limited ('Centauri'), an immunotherapy company with a unique and proprietary platform technology applicable across a wide range of therapeutic indications, today announced it has secured £6 M from AMR Action Fund, extending the Company's Series A round to £30 M.

24 Feb 2026

Advantech highlights real-time medical edge AI at HIMSS 2026

Advantech, a global leader in embedded and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, will showcase its latest healthcare AI innovations at the HIMSS 2026 Global Health Conference & Exhibition, March 9–12, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

From Advantech 24 Feb 2026

Study explains persistent schistosomiasis hotspots in China

A 13-year study led by the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz reveals why a deadly parasitic infection targeted for elimination in China persisted in some areas even after decades of control.

23 Feb 2026

Rytvela lowers inflammation and improves newborn survival in preclinical study

New research shows that Rytvela, an anti-inflammatory drug candidate, decreased premature birth and infant mortality when administered after the onset of preterm labor in a preclinical mouse model.

23 Feb 2026

Study reveals how meal skipping during teen pregnancy connects to mental health

A cross-sectional study of pregnant adolescents found that skipping meals, screen distraction during eating, and low dairy intake were associated with higher depressive symptom prevalence. Overall dietary diversity showed no significant relationship, and causality could not be established.

23 Feb 2026

Novel antimicrobial peptides from dromedary camels offer hope against antibiotic resistance

Antimicrobial resistance poses a growing global health crisis, with few new antibiotics in development.

22 Feb 2026

Study pushes back timeline of syphilis-related diseases

An article by Mississippi State Professor of Anthropology Molly Zuckerman and her graduate student Lydia Bailey has been published in Science, one of the foremost scientific journals in the world.

22 Feb 2026

Does Ginkgo biloba help dementia? New review examines the evidence

A major Cochrane review examines whether a widely used herbal supplement truly supports cognitive function, revealing modest dementia benefits but limited evidence for prevention or early impairment.

18 Feb 2026

New study uncovers link between pediatric OSA and higher risk of viral infections

A five-year study has revealed that children with sleep apnea are twice as likely to contract the flu or COVID-19, regardless of their age or weight.

17 Feb 2026

Calibr-Skaggs and Kainomyx join forces to accelerate development of antimalarial drugs

The Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines at Scripps Research and Kainomyx, Inc., today announced a new research collaboration to accelerate the discovery and development of next-generation antimalarial drugs.

17 Feb 2026

UK aid cuts accelerate dangerous retreat from global health in crisis-affected regions

UK aid cuts demand justice-led solutions such as debt restructuring to repair the harm, writes Katie Husselby, director of Action for Global Health.

17 Feb 2026

Why lung cancer in never smokers is rising and how targeted detection could reduce deaths

Lung cancer in never smokers is an increasingly recognized global health issue with distinct biological drivers, environmental risk factors, and genetic susceptibilities. Improved risk modelling, targeted screening strategies, and preventive approaches are needed to enable earlier detection and reduce mortality in this growing patient group.

15 Feb 2026

Study: 71% of US grocery store baby food products are ultra-processed

An alarming 71 percent of grocery store baby food products in the United States are classified as ultra-processed foods (UPFs), according to new research published today in the scientific journal Nutrients.

13 Feb 2026

Trump team’s planned ACA rule offers its answer to rising premium costs: Catastrophic coverage

The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping set of regulatory proposals that would substantially change health plan offerings on the Affordable Care Act marketplace next year, aiming, it says, to provide more choice and lower premiums.

13 Feb 2026

Poland's drug policy for seniors: Reduced costs, widened gaps, changed habits

In 2016, Poland introduced a nationwide policy eliminating all out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs prescribed by healthcare professionals to individuals aged 75 and older.

11 Feb 2026

WHO urges faster cataract surgery access to end blindness

The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate efforts to ensure that millions of people living with cataract can access simple, sight‑restoring surgery – one of the most effective and affordable interventions to prevent avoidable blindness.

11 Feb 2026

Global Health News and Research

Study highlights systemic forces sustaining tuberculosis transmission

Unexpected behavior observed during interactions between immune cells and dying cells

TRAP laws reduce access to obstetricians nationwide

Child stunting: Historical evidence confirms global eradication is possible

Centauri Therapeutics extends Series A to £30 M with £6 M investment from AMR Action Fund to support progression of lead clinical candidate

Advantech highlights real-time medical edge AI at HIMSS 2026

Study explains persistent schistosomiasis hotspots in China

Rytvela lowers inflammation and improves newborn survival in preclinical study

Study reveals how meal skipping during teen pregnancy connects to mental health

Novel antimicrobial peptides from dromedary camels offer hope against antibiotic resistance

Study pushes back timeline of syphilis-related diseases

Does Ginkgo biloba help dementia? New review examines the evidence

New study uncovers link between pediatric OSA and higher risk of viral infections

Calibr-Skaggs and Kainomyx join forces to accelerate development of antimalarial drugs

UK aid cuts accelerate dangerous retreat from global health in crisis-affected regions

Why lung cancer in never smokers is rising and how targeted detection could reduce deaths

Study: 71% of US grocery store baby food products are ultra-processed

Trump team’s planned ACA rule offers its answer to rising premium costs: Catastrophic coverage

Poland's drug policy for seniors: Reduced costs, widened gaps, changed habits

WHO urges faster cataract surgery access to end blindness

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Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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