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Articles summarising the latest health-related research and studies.

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A health worker in Somalia administers an oral dose of vaccine to a child, held by his grandmother. Credit: Gavi/2024/Mohamed Abdihakim Ali

Study: tackling equity gaps and misinformation key to meeting global vaccine targets

7 Jul 2025

5 min read

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Mosquito resting on a leaf. Credit: Skyler Ewing

Genetic ancestry linked to severity of dengue fever, study finds

3 Jul 2025

4 min read

Dengue Research summary

A smiling woman wearing a medical face mask showing her shoulder with band aid after being vaccinated. Credit: Benzoix/Freepix

Mind matters: the surprising link between mood and vaccine response

17 Jun 2025

3 min read

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Mosquito sitting on a page. Credit: Methyl Girish

Is dengue becoming endemic in Europe?

3 Jun 2025

2 min read

Dengue Climate change Research summary

Vomit-proof: how close are we to a norovirus vaccine?

2 Jun 2025

5 min read

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Doctor handles sterile equipment. Credit: Amparo Garcia, Shutterstock

We found a germ that ‘feeds’ on hospital plastic – new study

27 May 2025

3 min read

Cross-posts Research summary

Render of HIV. Credit: National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

Atomic precision: Pioneering HIV vaccine triggers key immune response

16 May 2025

3 min read

HIV Research summary

Prescription antibiotic pills are used to treat a broad range of bacterial infections. New analysis by Chinese researchers shows resistance to antimicrobial drugs is rising with climate change, especially in lower-income countries. Copyright: NIAID

Climate change fuels drug resistance in poor countries

2 May 2025

5 min read

Cross-posts Climate change Research summary

Anirlan receiving the HPV vaccine. Dolgormaa Tumurbaatar, vaccinator, also pictured. Credit: Gavi, Khasar Sandag

Left arm, or right? The simple choice that might influence your response to vaccines

1 May 2025

4 min read

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Red Blood Cell Infected with Malaria Parasites Colorized scanning electron micrograph of red blood cell infected with malaria parasites (teal). Credit: NIAID

Could malaria vaccination reduce childhood cancer rates in Africa?

29 Apr 2025

3 min read

Malaria Research summary

By Dr Graham Beards at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

More than 3 million children died from antimicrobial resistant infections in 2022

14 Apr 2025

4 min read

Antimicrobial resistance Research summary

Vaccination against shingles may cut dementia risk

7 Apr 2025

3 min read

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