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11 Mar 2026

Few new antibiotics for children amid rising resistance

Global experts warn that few child-friendly antibiotics are being developed while antimicrobial resistance already causes millions of deaths. A 2026 Benchmark finds fewer drugs in company pipelines and a shortage of medicines for under-five children.

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10 Mar 2026

New injection may help heart heal after a heart attack

Researchers developed a simple injection that makes muscle release a natural hormone called ANP. A study in Science found one dose produced the hormone for weeks and the treatment may help the heart recover after an attack.

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6 Mar 2026

COPD: a growing global health problem

COPD causes millions of deaths each year and is now a leading global killer. Many deaths happen in low- and middle-income countries where diagnosis, specialist care and access to inhalers are limited.

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5 Mar 2026

Phobias and how they affect life

An expert offers answers about phobias and how people might overcome them. The text links a film example, a statistic about prevalence, and an expert source but does not give detailed treatment steps.

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4 Mar 2026

High-precision maps find schistosomiasis hotspots

A 13-year study in rural southwest China found that high-precision mapping can locate remaining schistosomiasis infections down to the household level. The research used field data and AI and was published on 23 February.

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2 Mar 2026

Conflict in Arauca affects health and movement

Renewed fighting in Arauca, on the Venezuela border, has disrupted life and made it hard for many people and migrants to reach healthcare and basic services. Mobile clinics have provided some care since 2025.

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28 Feb 2026

Injectable bandages that stop deep bleeding

Researchers at Texas A&M are developing injectable hemostatic bandages that can cut bleeding time dramatically. The dressings aim to stop deep internal bleeding quickly and to be simple enough for immediate use in emergencies.

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28 Feb 2026

Certain infant formula fats linked to early liver fat

An animal study using newborn pigs found that formulas high in medium-chain fats from coconut oil led to faster liver fat accumulation than formulas with long-chain animal fats. Researchers say this finding is not a reason to stop using formula.

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28 Feb 2026

Study: Video Games Can Help Manage Stress

A Boston University study found that many students use video games to cope with stress. The survey links play motives and game types to changes in emotions before, during and after gaming.

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28 Feb 2026

Diet may help exercise for people with high blood sugar

A study in mice found a high‑fat, low‑carbohydrate ketogenic diet can lower high blood sugar and change muscles so they respond better to aerobic exercise. Researchers say diet and exercise together give the greatest benefit and people still need testing.

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28 Feb 2026

Gut bacterium protects mice from deadly pneumonia after flu

A study in Science Immunology reports that segmented filamentous bacteria (SFB) in the gut protected mice from lethal bacterial pneumonia after influenza A infection by reprogramming lung immune cells.

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28 Feb 2026

New oral Listeria vaccine shows promise against colorectal cancer

Researchers report a modified oral vaccine made from Listeria that primes immune cells in the gut and limits tumor growth in mice. The vaccine worked best when combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors and caused few side effects.

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28 Feb 2026

HIF1 protein linked to tendon pain

Researchers at ETH Zurich found that part of the HIF1 protein controls gene activity in tendon cells and can trigger tendinopathy. Experiments in mice and human tissue show HIF1 remodels collagen, makes tendons brittle and may cause pain.

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