30 Jun 2026
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14 Jul 2026
NFL players more likely to die from brain diseases
A study of nearly 20,000 NFL players found a fourfold increase in deaths from neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease and ALS. Risk was higher for longer careers and for certain playing positions.
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11 May 2026
28 Apr 2026
Roads, isolation and more schizophrenia hospital visits
A study in New York City found that neighborhoods isolated by roads and traffic had higher rates of schizophrenia-related hospital visits. The link was independent of traffic-caused air pollution and may reflect social and planning factors.
17 Mar 2026
4 Mar 2026
3 Feb 2026
Mpox may be spreading quietly in Nigeria
A study in Nigeria tested archived blood from healthy adults and found signs of hidden mpox exposure. Some people had old smallpox antibodies and a small number showed recent immune responses without symptoms, suggesting low-level virus circulation.
16 Jan 2026
Gagandeep Kang on Vaccines, Surveillance and Child Health in India
Gagandeep Kang, a leading expert on enteric diseases, urges India to prepare tools to prevent viral outbreaks. She helped develop indigenous rotavirus vaccines, built surveillance networks and now works at the Gates Foundation.
31 Dec 2025
3 Dec 2025
1 Dec 2025
Study: Year‑round RSV Immunization Could Reduce Big Outbreaks
A study in Science Advances finds that offering RSV immunizations year‑round would lower the chance of large seasonal outbreaks in the United States. Researchers compared spread in cities and rural areas and tested seasonal versus year‑round schedules.
20 Jun 2024
Plague and the role of human fleas in Madagascar
The plague is still endemic in some countries, including Madagascar. Researchers found that the human flea Pulex irritans contributes to outbreaks and that household conditions and insecticide use influence flea levels and control efforts.
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