Death is certain but few of us are really prepared
Death may well come for us all, but new research has found that few Australians are prepared for it or know how to help family members at the end of their lives.
Sep 28, 2026
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COVID-19 immunity may help protect against other bat coronaviruses
People who recovered from COVID-19 infection or were vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 are more likely to have immunity to other closely related bat coronaviruses that could threaten future human health.
Oct 1, 2026
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Addressing mosquito-borne disease trends as climate change bites
Prevention measures, including vector control, vaccine deployment and cutting greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming, are critical to counter the growing burden of mosquito-borne diseases in a changing climate, ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Study across 8 European countries demonstrates feasibility of screening children for type 1 diabetes
New research presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept. 28–Oct. 2), reports on pilot screening programs for type 1 diabetes in eight countries. The ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Autonomous AI could create capacity for thousands more dermatology appointments, real-world study finds
A real-world study of 8,391 patients found that autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) could free up enough clinical capacity to provide more than 8,500 additional face-to-face dermatology appointments across two U.K. hospitals ...
Sep 30, 2026
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Monitoring online health misinformation can help create useful patient education content
Pediatric clinicians can learn useful information by tracking the health misinformation that their patients encounter, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 National Conference & Exhibition ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Are autistic people more vulnerable to extremist content?
Recent media reports have suggested neo-Nazis in Australia may be actively trying to recruit autistic young men. Some research—including in Autism in Adulthood—suggests some autistic people may be more likely to engage with ...
Sep 28, 2026
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Herpesvirus eye infections show distinct patterns linked to immune status
Herpesviruses are a family of DNA viruses that cause a range of infections in humans and animals. A distinctive characteristic is that they can remain dormant in the body for prolonged periods, and reactivation may lead to ...
Oct 1, 2026
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Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control
The number of confirmed cases of Ebola virus in Congo has surged past 8,000, as the country runs out of health workers to contain the deadly disease, officials said Monday. The outbreak is the country's 17th and its deadliest.
Sep 28, 2026
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How cells respond differently to a cancer-causing gene
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered that a single cancer-causing gene can trigger different responses in cells, with some helping to prevent tumors while others may contribute to their development.
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