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May 2026
Maternal occupations linked to increased autism diagnosis odds
Findings indicate that certain maternal jobs are associated with increased autism odds in children, highlighting the importance of prenatal occupational health.
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May 2026
University of Queensland study unveils new defense against antibiotic resistance
Alternative therapies that aid the body's immune system to fight bacteria have shown promise in addressing the global threat of antibiotic resistance.
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May 2026
Scientists call for innovative strategies to combat tuberculosis superspreaders
Superspreading became a familiar concept to many during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior studies examining infectious disease epidemics, including those on COVID-19, have found that some individuals are much more likely to transmit infections to other people. Superspreading, when one person with an infection passes it to an unusually large number of other people, is a key feature of tuberculosis (TB) epidemiology.
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May 2026
Study identifies breakthrough drug combination for early-stage Peyronie’s
Combining two widely prescribed drug classes could provide the first effective treatment for early-stage Peyronie's disease, according to a new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine.
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May 2026
Genetic mapping in wastewater sets a new standard for pathogen surveillance
Tracking the genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater, rather than just viral abundance, dramatically improves the ability to monitor and predict COVID-19 outbreaks, researchers report. Their study suggests that the new approach to wastewater pathogen surveillance could serve as a powerful predictive tool for public health, providing earlier and more accurate insight into emerging waves of infection.
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May 2026
Perimenopause nearly doubles women’s odds of poor heart health
Perimenopause is linked to worsening cardiovascular health, with significant declines in lipid and glucose scores, emphasizing the need for early assessment.
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May 2026
Data-driven breakthrough reveals the effective doses for ADHD meds
Researchers have identified the best dosage for each ADHD medication using data from thousands of people with the condition.
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May 2026
New obesity medications offer a potent tool for combating hypertension
A meta-analysis of 32 studies and 43,618 adults presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May) shows that use of new classes of obesity drugs for weight loss is associated with a clinically relevant drop in blood pressure (BP): a 0.34 mmHg reduction in systolic BP per 1\% weight loss.
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May 2026
Asymptomatic transmission plays a prominent role in mpox infection patterns
A Kaiser Permanente study of nearly 8,000 men shows that in mid- to late 2024, mpox was far more common among men who have sex with men than previously thought. Individuals without symptoms accounted for most infections and likely played a prominent role in transmission, contrary to prior assumptions that people had to be symptomatic to spread the disease.
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May 2026
Simple physical function tests may identify adults at mobility risk
Research reveals a predictive model for early mobility limitations, emphasizing the impact of the Mediterranean diet and muscle power on aging health.
