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Worrying about weight stigma at the doctor’s office

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research from Worcester Polytechnic Institute suggests that simply being weighed during a medical appointment may trigger measurable stress responses in patients. In a randomized study, researchers found that routine weigh-ins may function as a subtle form of weight stigma in health care, increasing blood pressure, cortisol, and perceived stress.

Journal: Stigma and Health

A new view of aging: How the immune system rewrites rapid aging

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research shows that dialing down an overactive immune sensor can restore tissue health in severe genetic disorders, reshaping how scientists think about aging and DNA damage.

Journal: Genes & Development

Poor hygiene and food handling practices increase the risk of bacterial outbreaks in Brazilian households

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A significant number of Brazilians engage in improper food hygiene and handling practices at home. Examples include washing meat in the kitchen sink and failing to properly wash vegetables. These findings were revealed by a nationwide survey that examined food hygiene, handling, and storage habits in 5,000 households of various income levels across all regions of Brazil.

Journal: Food and Humanity
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Blake Warner named recipient of the 2026 AADOCR National Student Research Group Mentor Award

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

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) has announced Blake Warner as the 2026 recipient of the AADOCR National Student Research Group (NSRG) Mentor Award.

AADOCR announces recipients of the 2026 AADOCR Bloc Travel Grant

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

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) has announced the 2026 recipients of the AADOCR Bloc Travel Grant.

AADOCR names recipients of the 2026 AADOCR Student Research Fellowship

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

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) has announced the recipients of the 2026 AADOCR Student Research Fellowship.

AADOCR names recipients of the 2026 AADOCR Student Research Day Award

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

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) has announced the recipients of the 2026 AADOCR Student Research Day Award.

AADOCR announces winners of the 2026 Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application

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

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) has named the winners of the 2026 Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application (SCADA).

AADOCR announces winners of the 2026 AADOCR Hatton Competition

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

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) has named the winners of the 2026 AADOCR Hatton Competition.