Rural Australians need mental preparation as much as sandbags ahead of disasters
Australia's 2026 summer season has been marked by fire and flood.
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Reading-specific region differs in the dyslexic brain, fMRI study reveals
We see not just with our eyes, but with our brains. A mosaic of specialized areas in a brain region known as the visual cortex interprets different sights, helping us identify everything from solid objects to the faces of ...
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Household cat could hold the key to understanding breast cancer
The first study of multiple cancer types in cats has identified genetic changes that could help treat the condition in humans and animals. By analyzing different types of tumors from almost 500 pet cats across five countries, ...
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Speech latency may predict schizophrenia trial response, boosting drug-placebo separation
Researchers have identified a promising new speech biomarker that could significantly enrich clinical trials by reducing sample size requirements and enhancing statistical outcomes. By using speech latency, participants who ...
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Study finds 95 ways to help autistic youth join physical activity
Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and ensuring safe and sensory-friendly ...
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Hospitals with advanced IT and trial participation cut COVID-19 mortality faster, study finds
There's an unsung success story about the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. At its outset, U.S. hospitals faced huge challenges, as influxes of patients strained resources, while doctors were uncertain about what treatments ...
Feb 17, 2026
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Computer brain games may boost white matter after chronic traumatic brain injury
Patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) who complete computerized cognitive games show improved neuroplasticity and cognitive performance, according to new research published in Journal of Neurotrauma.
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One in eight older people in Ireland require medical attention for a fall each year
New research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin shows that falls represent a major and growing problem for the health system in Ireland. Despite tens of thousands requiring medical ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Childhood disadvantage can block the benefits of genetic potential, study finds
New research from the University of Bath's School of Management shows that a genetic predisposition for success can be derailed by childhood adversity, shifting focus from long-term goals to immediate survival, creating hidden ...
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States sue to block $600 million cut to public health funds
Four states are suing to stop the Trump administration from rescinding hundreds of millions of dollars already set aside for public health programs.
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