Pediatric clinicians can learn useful information by tracking the health misinformation that their patients encounter, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 National Conference & Exhibition Oct. 2-6, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center.

Primary school pupils who use an AI-supported learning tool learn arithmetic more quickly than children who do not use such a tool. This is the finding of a multi-year study by Radboud University involving nearly eight thousand children. However, the researchers warn that it's no miracle cure, as the teacher’s role remains essential even with AI.

A new study has shown that faith leaders would be willing to partner on hypertension screenings and education, despite challenges of past health collaborations.

A researcher at University of Tsukuba analyzed the evolution of the "Holodeck," the immersive virtual environment depicted in the science fiction series Star Trek. Drawing on this analysis, researchers propose AI Character Media, a new framework for next-generation media in which humans and AI characters share events within a common virtual world, collaborate, develop relationships over time, and experience stories together.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Sept. 30, 2026)—Many family physicians care for women their entire lives, yet little is known about the menopause education they receive during training. A new study suggests that, although menopause education is broadly incorporated into U.S. family medicine residency training programs today, content coverage is variable and training programs lack formal assessments. Results of the study are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.