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Feb 2026
Why did influenza fail to spread in a crowded indoor setting?
The EMIT-2 trial shows zero influenza transmission despite ideal conditions, suggesting a perfect storm is needed for the virus to spread effectively.
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Feb 2026
Australian researchers develop a new way to target deadly, drug-resistant bacteria
Australian researchers have developed a powerful new way to target deadly, drug-resistant bacteria by designing antibodies that recognize a sugar found only on bacterial cells – an advance that could underpin a new generation of immunotherapies for multidrug resistant hospital-acquired infections.
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Feb 2026
Neurological Long COVID hits harder in some countries than others
A global study reveals significant variations in neurological Long COVID symptoms, highlighting the need for tailored healthcare responses across countries.
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Feb 2026
Research shows the effect of losing weight in preventing multiple diseases
Researchers have quantified the role of obesity in common long-term conditions, showing for the first time the effect of losing weight in preventing multiple diseases.
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Feb 2026
WHO addresses the mental health impacts of neglected tropical diseases
A major new World Health Organization publication sets out, for the first time, a practical, evidence-based package of care to address the mental health impacts of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and the stigma that can prevent people from seeking care and participating fully in society.
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Feb 2026
High intake of ultraprocessed foods increases risk of both all-cause and cancer-specific death
Cancer survivors who consumed higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods as part of their diet had a significantly increased risk of both all-cause and cancer-specific death.
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Feb 2026
Simple EHR nudges cut use of high-risk medications
This study demonstrates that simple EHR prompts can enhance medication safety for older adults by increasing deprescribing of sedatives and anticholinergics.
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Feb 2026
Natural ovulation offers a safer path to IVF success
Researchers compare the effects of natural ovulation and external hormone replacement regimens for preparing the uterus before frozen embryo transfer.
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Feb 2026
When the doctor needs a checkup
He was a surgical oncologist at a hospital in a Southern city, a 78-year-old whose colleagues had begun noticing troubling behavior in the operating room.
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Feb 2026
WHO launches 2026 global appeal to ensure millions living in crises and conflicts can access health care
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its 2026 global appeal to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access health care.
