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The more siblings you have the easier it may be to cope with parental death in midlife

BMJ Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Having more brothers and sisters may make it easier to cope with the death of a parent, in midlife, particularly when it’s the mother who dies, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

Journal: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
Funder: European Research Council (EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme), Academy of Finland, Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation

Doubt cast on effectiveness of widely used ‘KT-tape’ for joint/muscle pain + mobility

BMJ Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Kinesio taping, or ‘KT tape’ as it’s usually known—widely used to ease joint/muscle pain and boost range of movement—may not be all that effective, suggests a pooled data analysis of the existing evidence, published in the online journal BMJ Evidence Based Medicine.

Journal: Evidence-Based Medicine
Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Shenzhen Medical Research Fund, Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation, Guangdong Medical Research Foundation

Pancreatic fat linked to greater heart and metabolic health risks in children and adolescents with obesity

European Association for the Study of Obesity
Reports and Proceedings

Higher fat content in the pancreas of children and adolescents with obesity is associated with an increased level of heart and metabolic risk factors, including higher than average body mass index (BMI), elevated diastolic blood pressure, higher levels of abdominal and liver fat, and insulin resistance, according to new research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May).

Meeting: European Congress on Obesity 2026 (ECO2026)

Wendy Thompson named recipient of the 2026 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology Research

International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Grant and Award Announcement

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) has announced Wendy Thompson as the 2026 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology Research.

Alexander Kerr named recipient of the 2026 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Oral Medicine & Pathology Research

International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Grant and Award Announcement

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) has announced Alexander Kerr as the 2026 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Oral Medicine & Pathology Research.

Sudeshni Naidoo named recipient of the 2026 IADR Distinguished Scientist John Greenspan Global Oral Health Research Award

International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Grant and Award Announcement

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) has announced Sudeshni Naidoo as the 2026 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist John Greenspan Global Oral Health Research Award.

Biochar from peanut shells boosts soil health and crop quality over the long term

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A long-term field study across major agricultural regions in China has revealed that biochar made from peanut shells can significantly improve soil fertility and enhance crop quality by reshaping soil microbial communities.

Journal: Biochar

Maobin Yang named recipient of the 2026 IADR Distinguished Scientist Isaac Schour Memorial Award

International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Grant and Award Announcement

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) has announced Maobin Yang as the 2026 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Isaac Schour Memorial Award.

David Conway named recipient of the 2026 IADR Distinguished Scientist H. Trendley Dean Memorial Award

International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Grant and Award Announcement

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) has announced David Conway as the 2026 recipient of the IADR Distinguished Scientist H. Trendley Dean Memorial Award.