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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 31-Dec-2025 23:11 ET (1-Jan-2026 04:11 GMT/UTC)

24-Dec-2025

The price of persuasion: why vaccine messaging may deepen social divides

The University of Osaka
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers from The University of Osaka found that common arguments used to encourage COVID-19 vaccination increase compliance but also intensify negative attitudes toward people with opposing views. The study highlights the need for public health communication strategies that promote vaccination while reducing social polarization.

Journal: Vaccine X
Funder: The FY2023 CiDER Cross-Departmental “Infectious Diseases” Research Promotion Program, by the Center for Infectious Disease Education and Research, Nippon Foundation

23-Dec-2025

American Meteorological Society announces Rick Spinrad as 2026 President-Elect

American Meteorological Society
Business Announcement

Members of the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the professional society for weather, water, and climate sciences and services, have elected Richard (Rick) Spinrad to the position of AMS president-elect for 2026, as well as electing five new council members: Marilyn Averill, Julie Demuth, Jordan Gerth, Maureen McCann, and Aaron Piña.

Meeting: 106th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society

23-Dec-2025

Oxford-led study estimates NHS spends around 3% of its primary and secondary care budget on the health impacts of heat and cold in England

University of Oxford
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Analysis of 4.37 million patient records in England finds resources asymmetrically impacted by winter cold and summer heat, with about 64% linked to common cold days while very hot days drive sharp same-day demand surges

Journal: The Lancet Planetary Health

22-Dec-2025

School meals could unlock major gains for human and planetary health

University College London
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Healthy, sustainable school meals could cut undernourishment, reduce diet-related deaths and significantly lower environmental impacts, according to a new modelling study led by a UCL (University College London) researcher.

Journal: The Lancet Planetary Health

22-Dec-2025

Digital Science’s Dimensions data underpins Select Committee report into U.S.-funded research and foreign influence

Digital Science
Business Announcement

Digital Science has affirmed its support for U.S. government efforts to safeguard taxpayer-funded research, following the release of a new Select Committee investigative report into foreign influence.

22-Dec-2025

Risk of burdensome health care spending over time in the US

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: This cohort study found that the U.S. health care system imposes cost burdens on a larger share of the population than suggested by cross-sectional analyses, and most individuals in the U.S. will experience such burdens during their lifetimes. Policies that reduce out-of-pocket costs might improve the well-being of individuals in the U.S.

Journal: JAMA Internal Medicine

22-Dec-2025

As measles cases rise, views of MMR vaccine safety and effectiveness -- and willingness to recommend it -- drop

Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Reports and Proceedings

As U.S. cases rise, a nationally representative panel survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds a small but significant drop in the proportion of the public that would recommend that someone in their household get the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. The survey finds drops in both the perceived safety and effectiveness of the MMR vaccine as well as two other vaccines.