Day January 12, 2026

Maternal influenza and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccinations are associated with a lower risk for influenza- and pertussis-related hospitalization or emergency department (ED) visits in infants younger than 6 months, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in JAMA Network…

Three kids in the Bay State have died from the flu in recent weeks as influenza cases spike, according to health officials who are pleading with residents to get vaccinated. The flu has already been tied to the deaths of…

On Jan. 6, Boston reported two children have died related to the flu this season, the first pediatric flu-associated deaths in the city since 2013, bringing the total related deaths of Massachusetts children up to four. “We’ve noted a dramatic…

Precision and timing of gene expression is essential for normal biological functions and, when disrupted, can lead to many human diseases, including cancers. However, how molecular machines—protein complexes—that control gene expression locate to specific genes at specific times within the…

Relative Predicted 6-Year Survival Probability by Treatment Duration for 30- and 50-Year-Old Male and Female Reference Participants. Credit: Hayes et al., 2026, doi: 10.1111 A new study of over 32,000 US veterans has found that the longer people stay on…

High levels of loneliness among construction workers in Western Australia are the most pertinent factor driving suicidal thoughts and highlights a need to strengthen social connection, according to a new study. Published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, the research…

Genes and variants detected in plasma ctDNA analysis. Schematic representation of the 38 variants detected in the liquid biopsy, distributed in seven out of the 11 evaluated genes (ALK, BRAF, EGFR, ERBB2, KRAS, MAP2K1, MET, NRAS, PIK3CA, ROS1, and TP53).…

Mock up of My Plan, a new AI-powered personalization tool launched by CSIRO’s Total Wellbeing Diet. Credit: CSIRO A new study from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has revealed that people who use meal plans lose more weight, highlighting the…

A new study has found that insufficient dietary lycopene intake is associated with a significantly higher risk of severe periodontitis among U.S. adults ages 65 to 79, with differences in risk patterns observed across race and sex. The research was…

Prostate cancer cells. Credit: NIH Image Gallery A large-scale study has identified dozens of blood proteins linked to prostate cancer risk, some shared across populations, some unique to specific groups. Published in Nature Communications, the study seeks to improve understanding…

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have led the largest study to date demonstrating the significant benefits of lifestyle interventions in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes. The paper, “Effects of lifestyle interventions in pregnancy on gestational diabetes: individual participant…

People prescribed the new generation of weight loss drugs may not receive sufficient nutritional guidance to support safe and sustainable weight loss, leaving them vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies and muscle loss, say experts at UCL and the University of Cambridge.…

Kids with broken or sprained limbs don’t need oral opioids to treat their pain, according to newly published findings from a cross-Canada study by pediatric emergency researchers. The study is published in JAMA. One of the largest randomized clinical trials…

A single dose of intravenous (IV) iron dextran is the most cost-effective treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding and iron deficiency anemia (IDA), according to new research published in Blood Advances. “Oral iron is usually given as first-line treatment,…

N Credit: University of Maryland School of Medicine About one in nine adults suffer from chronic insomnia and its residual effects like drowsiness, cognitive issues, and irritability, as well as increased health risks like diabetes and heart risks if left…

Credit: Nicola Barts from Pexels Warming temperatures are connected to increases in violence-related hospital visits—including both interpersonal and self-inflicted violence—according to a new analysis of 14 years of Medicaid claims data. The study was led by researchers at Columbia University…

Knee injuries in rugby players occur with high incidence and severity, posing a significant burden on athletes. Although many studies on rugby injuries have been published, few combine video analysis with epidemiological injury surveillance to further elucidate injury mechanisms. A…

Researchers at WashU Medicine and their collaborators have created an immune cell atlas of multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow. The new resource could improve prognosis and guide development of new immunotherapies. Shown is a sample of bone…

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. For most healthy adults and children, it causes only mild, cold-like symptoms and goes away on its own. Infants under 6 months of age, however,…

Decades of research show that early psychosocial stress, including chronic exposure to adversity, can shape how a child’s brain develops, with effects that last well beyond childhood. But families rarely experience just one source of stress at a time. Financial…