International news update
Nipah virus: what the West Bengal cluster means—and why global outbreak risk remains low
Two Nipah virus cases reported in West Bengal, India (Jan 2026) renewed attention to this high-fatality zoonosis.
Night Owls and Cardiovascular Health: New Insights from UK Biobank
Adults who naturally prefer late bedtimes may have poorer cardiovascular health than those who wake earlier
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) in Pregnancy and Child Neurodevelopment: What the Latest “Gold-Standard” Review Means for Practice
A recent high-quality review found no evidence that acetaminophen (paracetamol) use during pregnancy increases the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children.
Obesity May Be a Key Driver of Vascular Dementia Risk, New Genetic Study Finds
Obesity may play a direct and causal role in the development of vascular dementia, according to a new study that highlights high blood pressure as a major pathway linking excess weight to brain damage
Cholesterol acquires by Mycoplasma pneumoniae: P116 Emerges as a Drug Target—and a Potential “Living” Delivery Platform
New research shows Mycoplasma pneumoniae scavenges host cholesterol using P116 and potential in treatment and delivery
Can Metformin Protect Premature Babies After Pregnancy Steroids?
Metformin May Reduce Neonatal Hypoglycemia After Antenatal Corticosteroid Use
New US Dietary Guidelines 2025–2030 Emphasize Protein, Whole-Fat Dairy, and “Real Food”
New US Dietary Guidelines 2025–2030 Emphasize Protein, Whole-Fat Dairy, and “Real Food”
Lumateperone: FDA Approval for Adjunctive Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder In Adults
In 2025, the FDA granted approval for Lumateperone as an adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults.
Predicting Pregnancy Complications: Is BMI Enough, or Are Blood Metabolic Profiles Better?
Recent research suggests that blood-based metabolomic profiling—particularly in late pregnancy—may identify hidden metabolic risks more accurately than body mass index (BMI) alone.