Nudges to clinicians and patients increase the rate of influenza vaccination
Patients were 28 percent more likely to get a flu shot when they got a text message reminder…
A shingles vaccine may delay dementia onset
A clever natural experiment in Canada suggests a routine shingles vaccine may do more than prevent rash. Instead,…
Sea levels are rising across the world. But in Greenland, scientists say they’re about to fall
Published on 28/01/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Rising temperatures are causing sea levels to rise around the world, putting…
Depression and anxiety together raise long COVID risk in older women
Older women who have a history of both depression and anxiety had a 78% higher risk of developing…
Immune system dysfunction may fuel progressive heart failure after heart attacks
When the heart’s muscle is weakened or injured due to a heart attack, it can make it hard…
Brain-specific enzyme drives branching and extension of O-mannose glycans
Gifu University scientists have uncovered how a brain-specific enzyme reshapes protein-linked sugar chains to facilitate the formation of…
Richer social environments linked to better cognitive health in aging adults
Research by an interdisciplinary team from McGill University and Université Laval provides new insights into the links between…
Scientists offer new insight into how common parasite T. gondii causes disease
A University of California, Riverside team of scientists has found that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite affecting up to…
Scientists discover spindle’s self-repair mechanism for accurate cell division
Every second, millions of cells in your body divide in two. In the space of an hour, they…
New RNZ-Reid Research poll brings boost for NZ First, Labour
Labour remained out in front on 35%, up 0.7 points since September, while National slipped to 31.9%, down…
Targeted fab fragments dismantle the allergy trigger
Allergic diseases represent a major global health burden, placing significant strain on healthcare systems worldwide. Severe conditions such…
15 Predictions For The Biggest Research Breakthroughs In 2026
The future is now. (Credit: Butusova Elena on Shutterstock) In A Nutshell Personalized AI “health agents,” virtual drug…