Research summary

Articles summarising the latest health-related research and studies.

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In Cranky Uncle Vaccine, players take on the role of a misinformer to learn how fake news spreads.

The games ‘inoculating’ us against health misinformation

6 Feb 2026

3 min read

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HPV vaccine. Gavi/2025/Wilson Photographer

Four in ten cancers are preventable, says WHO

3 Feb 2026

3 min read

HPV Research summary

Mpox virus colorised transmission electron micrograph of mpox virus particles (purple and teal) found within an infected cell (brown), cultured in the laboratory. Photo by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on Unsplash

Long mpox? Research suggests mpox may cause health problems long after the rash heals

20 Jan 2026

5 min read

Mpox Research summary

Pregnancy. Photo by Anastasiia Chepinska on Unsplash

Flu and whooping cough vaccines in pregnancy linked to fewer hospital visits in babies

16 Jan 2026

4 min read

Influenza Whooping cough Research summary

Close-up of a hand holding a blue and white vial of an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine. Credit: Spencer Davis on Unsplash

Massive four-year study finds no increase in deaths linked to COVID-19 mRNA vaccination

12 Dec 2025

4 min read

COVID-19 Research summary

A man presenting a tattooed shoulder post-vaccination. Credit: RawPixel/Freepik

Could tattoos affect the protection we get from vaccines?

8 Dec 2025

4 min read

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From “Did it work?” to “Why did it work?” How theory-based evaluation strengthens immunisation

27 Nov 2025

5 min read

Research summary Zero-dose children Routine immunisation

Man coughing with arm outstretched. Credit: Towfiqu barbhuiya/ Unsplash

That urge to hide yourself away when you’re sick? Scientists might have found the cause

25 Nov 2025

3 min read

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Young boys and girls proudly show the ink mark on the tip of their finger, showing they have been vaccinated against measles and rubella during the nationwide campaign in Sindh province, Pakistan. Credit: Gavi/2021/Asad Zaidi

How vaccines could help lift millions out of poverty

10 Nov 2025

5 min read

Explainer Research summary

A woman receiving a vaccine from a health worker. Credit: Freepik

This discovery could make vaccines more effective for older adults

3 Nov 2025

3 min read

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Vaccination against coronavirus. Credit: Way Home Studio/Freepik

Study suggests mRNA COVID-19 vaccines can improve chances of cancer survival

31 Oct 2025

4 min read

COVID-19 Research summary

Holding hands. Credit: National Cancer Institute/Unsplash

Major study exposes huge global inequalities in women’s cancer care

27 Oct 2025

5 min read

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