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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 12-Jan-2026 03:11 ET (12-Jan-2026 08:11 GMT/UTC)

Social media use soars as kids drop sport, reading and the arts

University of South Australia
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media’s growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens soaring by more than 200% since before COVID and showing no sign of decline.

Journal: JAMA Network Open
Funder: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award, Investigator Grant, Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship

Molecule that could cause COVID clotting key to new treatments

University of Sydney
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a surprising discovery, a ‘sticky molecule’ that occurs naturally in our blood vessels could be both a culprit behind blood clots and organ failure during COVID and long COVID and the key to new treatments to counter COVID-related viruses.

Journal: Journal of Clinical Investigation

Root canal treatment reduces heart disease and diabetes risk

King's College London
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Successful root canal treatment could reduce inflammation linked to heart disease and improve levels of blood sugar and cholesterol.

Journal: Journal of Translational Medicine

Research finds persistent racial disparities in cesarean births

Oregon Health & Science University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research has found that despite a slight decrease in the overall rate of cesarean births in the United States, the increased risk of cesarean births for Black individuals has persisted.

Journal: JAMA Network Open

New resources help dentists identify patients at risk for cardiovascular disease

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

By incorporating blood pressure screenings into routine dental care visits, dental teams can help identify patients with hypertension and at risk for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S., often before symptoms appear.

Emerging pollutants threaten efficiency of wastewater treatment: New review highlights urgent research needs

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new scientific review has shed light on how emerging pollutants commonly found in wastewater are disrupting biological phosphorus removal processes, posing risks to water quality and ecological health. The study, published in the journal New Contaminants, examines how pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and industrial chemicals interfere with the key microorganisms responsible for phosphorus removal in wastewater treatment plants.

Using robotic testing to spot overlooked sensory deficits in stroke survivors

University of Delaware
Peer-Reviewed Publication

University of Delaware researchers are using robotic testing to detect sensory losses that are often missed after strokes. The findings from their recent study could pave the way for faster and more accurate stroke recovery.

Journal: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair