Why Sunlight Triggers Sneezing in Some People: The Science Behind Photic Sneeze Reflex
Approximately 18–35% of people experience involuntary sneezing when exposed to bright sunlight—a phenomenon known as the photic sneeze reflex or…
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Correction issued for MAGE-A4/A8 immunotherapy trial in advanced solid tumours
Nature Medicine has published an author correction to a phase 1 trial investigating MAGE-A4/MAGE-A8-targeted T cell engager therapy in patients…
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How federated data systems are reshaping global disease surveillance
Federated disease surveillance networks allow countries to collaborate on disease tracking while keeping sensitive data under local control. Early implementations…
The Global Vaccine Landscape: New Technologies, Expanding Access, and the Challenge of Equitable Distribution
A comprehensive analysis in Nature Medicine reveals that vaccine development is being reshaped by two major transformations: rapid technological innovation…
Climate Change Is Reshaping Infectious Disease Patterns Worldwide
Rising temperatures and extreme weather are reshaping infectious disease transmission patterns and outbreak cycles worldwide, according to a Nature Medicine…
Influenza dominates African respiratory surveillance; SARS-CoV-2 remains low
Influenza testing in 13 African countries during week 19 (May 4–10, 2026) revealed a 9% positivity rate driven by A…
Influenza dominates African respiratory surveillance; SARS-CoV-2 remains low
Influenza testing in 13 African countries during week 19 (May 4–10, 2026) revealed a 9% positivity rate driven by A…
Tanzania Launches New Oral Health Strategy to Close Care Gaps and Boost Workforce
Tanzania has launched a comprehensive five-year oral health strategy targeting workforce expansion, service access, and disease prevention. The plan responds…
Adolescent suicide rates rising across Americas, PAHO warns of prevention urgency
The Pan American Health Organization warns that suicide rates among adolescents and young adults are rising across the Americas, driven…
How extreme heat stresses the human body: what the science shows
Extreme heat triggers cascading physiological stress that can be fatal, with elderly adults and those with chronic conditions facing 6.5…