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Nature, Published online: 08 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01852-7 The use of 'base editing' to precisely tweak human embryos has divided researchers. Plus, the number of lives saved by less-polluting cars in China and how to tip the world towards a sustainable future.

nference today announced a series of publications from the Metabolic Agentic Intelligence Atlas initiative, or MAIA, a federated AI program that enables real-time synthesis of biomedical knowledge from the de-identified care patterns of over 30 million patients.

Persons with diabetes have an increased risk of periodontitis (gum disease) and tooth loss. The risk of inflammation and bone loss at dental implants was also higher. These are the findings of a thesis at the University of Gothenburg.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 09 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04482-8 Bundibugyo Ebola without vaccines or therapeutics: why public health fundamentals matter more than border closures

The state’s outbreak means adapting to America’s new reality, in which vaccine-preventable diseases become common again.

Even what many Americans consider moderate drinking is linked to an increased risk of death, disability, and chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

Experts say the focus is increasingly shifting from repeated hospitalisation to earlier intervention, personalised care and improved quality of life

New national modelling identifies pharmacist prescribing as a practical, scalable reform to improve access to care at a time when GP workforce shortages are projected to worsen.

The board that accredits medical schools is poised to take away requirements that doctors learn about factors, such as income, neighborhood, and culture, that can affect medical treatment approaches. These requirements are necessary to ensure the highest quality of care.

New research highlights fathers' influence on childhood obesity risk through sperm changes, lifestyle, and parenting, urging inclusive prevention strategies.

BackgroundAdolescent depression, characterized by high incidence rates and significant recurrence risks, has emerged as a major global public health concern. Current diagnosis relies predominantly on subjective questionnaires, lacking objective biomarkers and presenting challenges for early identification. Although exercise intervention is recommended as a safe and effective first-line non-pharma…

Even what many Americans consider moderate drinking is linked to an increased risk of death, disability, and chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, published at Rutgers University.

Concerns about the health effects of ultra-processed foods are growing, as studies increasingly link them to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and even early death. But scientists are still debating what’s driving those risks: the nutritional quality of these foods—which are often high in ...

Gillette Children's is among the first pediatric hospitals in the U.S. to establish a formalized Family Engagement in Research (FER) Program - an approach to research used for decades in other countries but still emerging in the U.S. A new paper in the journal Pediatrics describes how Gillette Children's built its program, offering practical guidance for other hospitals considering a similar mode…

Proposals considered by government would strengthen protections for parents forced to become full-time carers Thousands of parents who are forced to become full-time carers after their child becomes seriously ill would be entitled to financial support and job protections under new “Hugh’s law” proposals being floated by the government. Hugh’s law is named after Hugh Menai-Davis, who was six when …

While the infection is self-limiting in healthy adults, it can be fatal for children under five years, in whom the highest mortality is reported. The elderly and immunocompromised individuals are also highly vulnerable

One of the challenges public health officials face in reducing diet-related disease is the relatively easy and inexpensive access to sugar-sweetened beverages globally.

A study of more than 229,000 obese adults without diabetes in the United States has shown that weight loss drugs are associated with a decreased risk of obesity-related cancers.

Eating when the body is normally asleep appears to desynchronize the circadian clocks of different cell types in the intestines, a UT Southwestern Medical Center study suggests. The findings, published in PNAS, could help explain why shift work, jet lag, and other environmental stressors that affect circadian rhythms are associated with irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, consti…

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup inspires more young athletes to hit the soccer field, orthopaedic surgeons share five simple steps to help prevent common soccer injuries. Learn how proper conditioning, warm-ups, strength training and safe play can help keep young athletes healthy all season long.