MIT researchers developed a portable ultrasound system with a user-friendly computer interface, which could be used to diagnose breast cancer earlier.

Researchers analysed more than 1.28 million reported cases of malaria, dengue, Chagas disease and leishmaniasis across the Brazilian Amazon and found that these diseases form distinct regional patterns linked to land use, rural economies and environmental change. The findings suggest that disease risk is shaped not only by insect vectors, but also by broader social and environmental conditions, with implications for public health, land-use planning and disease surveillance.

New research shows that casual and fixed-term Australian workers take an average of three fewer sick days each year than permanent employees. Researchers found that the choice to take sick leave is heavily dictated by a worker's level of pay, job security, and gender.

Why is a person’s dominant hand so much better at writing, throwing or using tools? A new study from UCLA Health researchers suggests the answer isn't a hardwired brain advantage — the dominant hand has simply had more practice.