Welcome to In the Spotlight, where each month we shine a light on something exciting, timely, or simply fascinating from the world of science.

This month, we’re focusing on infectious diseases, a topic that affects lives and communities around the world. Here, you’ll find the latest research news, insights, and discoveries shaping how infectious diseases are being studied, prevented, and treated globally.

Latest News Releases

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 11-Jan-2026 11:11 ET (11-Jan-2026 16:11 GMT/UTC)

12-Nov-2025

Omega-3 deficit linked to ADHD symptoms in Palestinian adolescents

De Gruyter Brill
Peer-Reviewed Publication
11-Nov-2025

Can school feeding programs improve children’s comprehensive physical fitness?

Higher Education Press
10-Nov-2025

Food stamp expansion in 2021 reduced odds of needy US kids going hungry

BMJ Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication