A new AI system that analyses speech patterns was shown to reliably detect early signs of cognitive decline, potentially enabling earlier dementia intervention.
Year: 2026
Hypotension Identified as Top Cardiovascular Factor Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
New research presented at a medical conference found low blood pressure to be the leading cardiovascular risk factor associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
AI Chatbots Boost HPV Vaccine Acceptance Among Parents But Effects Fade After 45 Days
A randomised trial found AI chatbots increased parents’ willingness to vaccinate children against HPV, but the effect declined within six weeks.
FDA Reviews Moderna mRNA Flu Vaccine Ahead of Advisory Committee Meeting
FDA reviewers found no serious safety or efficacy concerns with Moderna’s mRNA influenza vaccine for adults 50 and over ahead of a key advisory panel meeting.
US Infant Mortality Falls to All-Time Low of 5.4 Deaths Per 1000 Births in 2025
CDC preliminary data shows US infant mortality reached a new record low in 2025, representing hundreds fewer deaths compared to previous years.
FDA Approves Third Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray to Fight Opioid Deaths
The FDA approved another OTC version of naloxone under the name Rextovy, widening access to the life-saving opioid overdose reversal treatment.
Africa CDC Warns Ebola Outbreak in DRC Could Become Worst in History
The Africa CDC issued a warning that the DRC Ebola outbreak with 837 confirmed cases and nearly 200 deaths could surpass all previous outbreaks if underfunded.
Minimally Invasive Knee Procedure Delivers Year-Long Arthritis Pain Relief Without Surgery
A procedure blocking inflammation-driving blood vessels in the knee provided lasting pain relief for osteoarthritis patients with benefits enduring over a year.
Daily Probiotics Alongside Antidepressants Improve Depression in Older Adults
A small clinical trial found that seniors taking probiotics with their antidepressants experienced slightly greater improvement in depressive symptoms.
Common Plastic Chemical DEHP Linked to Lifelong Anxiety in Male Rats
Early-life exposure to DEHP, a plasticiser in medical devices and toys, caused lasting anxiety-like behaviour in male rats according to new research.