Tag: Public Health

Research: Children Born to Mothers with COVID-19 During Pregnancy Show Increased Risk of Developmental Disorders by Age ...

A major study by Mass General Brigham reveals that children exposed to maternal COVID-19 in utero face a significantly higher risk of developmental delays, speech and motor disorders, and autism by age three — emphasizing the need for maternal infection prevention and early childhood screening.

Study Links Prenatal Exposure to Sulfate and Ammonium in Air Pollution with Higher Autism Risk in Children

A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that fetal exposure to sulfate and ammonium components of fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅) significantly increases the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. Analyzing over two million births in Ontario, researchers found that exposure d...

October 2025 Healthcare Highlights: AI, Policy & Cost Crisis

Discover the most talked healthcare developments of October 2025 — from the rapid rise of AI and automation in hospitals to the deepening cost crisis, policy uncertainty, and workforce burnout shaping the future of global healthcare.

Research Reveals You Don’t Need Extreme Happiness to Live Longer The Science Behind the Happiness Threshold and Chronic ...

A groundbreaking global study finds that moderate happiness—not extreme joy—can reduce the risk of premature death from chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Discover the science behind the happiness-health connection.

Research Reveals How Early Peanut Introduction Dramatically Reduces Food Allergies in Children

New U.S. research confirms early peanut introduction reduces food allergies in young children, supporting 2015–2017 guidelines for early allergen exposure.

DoctorNewsline Newsletter 6.0 — Breakthroughs in Cancer, HIV Prevention, and Diabetes Research Transforming Global Healt...

Explore the latest medical breakthroughs in DoctorNewsline Newsletter 6.0. From the discovery of Type 5 Diabetes and revolutionary HIV prevention to precision oncology innovations and full-body PET/CT imaging — October 2025 is reshaping global healthcare. Stay informed with science that saves lives.

WHO Takes Action: New Global Guidelines in Development to Combat HTLV-1 Infection

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the formation of a Guideline Development Group to create evidence-based recommendations on Human T-cell lymphotropic virus-1 (HTLV-1) testing and prevention — marking a major step in tackling this neglected infection.

WHO Launches the Global Clinical Trials Forum to Strengthen Global Health Research

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the Global Clinical Trials Forum (GCTF) in 2025 to strengthen clinical trial systems worldwide, enhance research capacity, and improve health preparedness.