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New release Wiley's Mass Spectra of Designer Drugs 2026 expands coverage of emerging novel psychoactive substances

Wiley, a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation and learning, today announced the 2026 release of Mass Spectra of Designer Drugs, the essential GC‑MS spectral database used by forensic laboratories worldwide for the rapid identification of illicit substances.

From John Wiley and Sons - Scientific Publishers 16 Mar 2026

Skipping breakfast may raise metabolic syndrome risk

The link between skipping breakfast and metabolic syndrome highlights the need for dietary strategies to improve cardiometabolic health in at-risk populations.

16 Mar 2026

Reckoning with state and federal cuts, Los Angeles safety-net clinics push for a new tax

Mia Angulo, who is pregnant and due in May, is living in a tent with her boyfriend in the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Boyle Heights.

16 Mar 2026

U.S. cigarette smoking falls below 10% for the first time but millions still use tobacco

Analysis of the 2023–2024 National Health Interview Survey shows that 18.8% of U.S. adults use tobacco, while cigarette smoking has fallen to 9.9%, the first time it has dropped below 10% nationally. Despite this milestone, millions of Americans still use cigars, e-cigarettes, or smokeless tobacco, with notable disparities across age, income, occupation, and geography.

15 Mar 2026

Preconception pesticide exposure linked to poorer newborn health outcomes

Women exposed to agricultural pesticides, even before becoming pregnant, may be putting their newborn's health at risk.

13 Mar 2026

New aeroponic technology delivers essential Vitamin B12 through salad crops

A pioneering research-industry partnership has used advances in indoor farming technology to grow pea shoots fortified with Vitamin B12, opening an exciting route to market for farmers and addressing a major public health need.

13 Mar 2026

ESMO and EURACAN call for policy action to standardize care for patients with rare cancers

Adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines in the management of rare cancers remains inconsistent across Europe despite demonstrably improving patient outcomes, shows an analysis jointly conducted by ESMO and EURACAN, the European Reference Network (ERN) for rare cancers.

13 Mar 2026

Doctors warn of a deadly complication from measles outbreaks

The first sign came when Deepanwita Dasgupta was 5 and started stumbling more while playing at her home in Bangalore in southern India.

13 Mar 2026

UVA researcher receives $3.4 million grant to improve weight-management programs

A University of Virginia School of Medicine researcher has received $3.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to increase the availability of weight-management programs that offer beneficial personalized feedback.

12 Mar 2026

Study finds treatment gap for young ADHD patients with substance use disorders

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting 12%–13% of adolescents in the United States, according to some studies.

12 Mar 2026

Personalized counseling program helps cervical cancer survivors quit smoking

A new study led by UCLA researchers suggests that a personalized counseling program can significantly help women who have survived cervical precancer or cervical cancer to quit smoking - and does so at a cost that researchers say represents good value for healthcare systems.

12 Mar 2026

Prebiotic fiber supplement lowers pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis

A new study has found that a prebiotic fiber supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength, and lowered pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) - with far fewer dropouts than a digital physiotherapy programme.

12 Mar 2026

As lung disease threatens workers, lawmakers seek protections for countertop manufacturers

César Manuel González, 37, used to work with stone that was engineered to endure: dense, polished slabs designed to outlast the kitchens in which they were installed.

12 Mar 2026

Vaccine hesitancy linked to structural barriers rather than personal choice

A Simon Fraser University study is pushing back against the "easy narrative" that not getting vaccinated is entirely a personal decision.

12 Mar 2026

Higher intake of ultra processed foods linked to weaker bones

From flavored yogurts to frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and instant oats, ultra-processed foods are convenient, often cheaper items designed for a quick bite.

12 Mar 2026

Escalating Middle East conflict places severe strain on regional health systems

More than ten days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as injuries and displacement rise, attacks on health care continue, and public health risks increase.

11 Mar 2026

Parents struggle when teens gain control over health decisions at 16

When young people reach the age of 16, parents no longer have access to their child’s health information. For many families, this change comes unexpectedly.

11 Mar 2026

High medical debt leads to significant delays in routine and preventive care

Medical debt is associated with deferred dental care, medical care, and mental health care, even among people with health insurance, according to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

11 Mar 2026

Prior flu exposure may weaken the immune response to other strains

Prior exposure to one strain of influenza virus may weaken children's ability to mount an effective antibody response against their subsequent exposure to a different flu strain, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

11 Mar 2026

USAID funding cuts increase financial burden for families with tuberculosis

More than a year after the second Trump administration began dismantling the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the global health consequences of this unprecedented loss in international aid continues to surface.

11 Mar 2026

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Public Health News and Research

New release Wiley's Mass Spectra of Designer Drugs 2026 expands coverage of emerging novel psychoactive substances

Skipping breakfast may raise metabolic syndrome risk

Reckoning with state and federal cuts, Los Angeles safety-net clinics push for a new tax

U.S. cigarette smoking falls below 10% for the first time but millions still use tobacco

Preconception pesticide exposure linked to poorer newborn health outcomes

New aeroponic technology delivers essential Vitamin B12 through salad crops

ESMO and EURACAN call for policy action to standardize care for patients with rare cancers

Doctors warn of a deadly complication from measles outbreaks

UVA researcher receives $3.4 million grant to improve weight-management programs

Study finds treatment gap for young ADHD patients with substance use disorders

Personalized counseling program helps cervical cancer survivors quit smoking

Prebiotic fiber supplement lowers pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis

As lung disease threatens workers, lawmakers seek protections for countertop manufacturers

Vaccine hesitancy linked to structural barriers rather than personal choice

Higher intake of ultra processed foods linked to weaker bones

Escalating Middle East conflict places severe strain on regional health systems

Parents struggle when teens gain control over health decisions at 16

High medical debt leads to significant delays in routine and preventive care

Prior flu exposure may weaken the immune response to other strains

USAID funding cuts increase financial burden for families with tuberculosis

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